Can Sealer

Maker and role
The Burpee Can Sealer Company, Manufacturer
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Object detail

Accession number
1984.44.1
Maker
The Burpee Can Sealer Company
Description
A Burpee Simplex can sealer. Metal with wooden handle. Frame consists of two rods with brackets at base to attach can sealer to a flat surface. At centre of base is a small protrusion to place can on. Above this is a rotating disc controlled by lever with wooden handle. At side of sealer is a second lever. Sealer has several attachments/accessories: 4 circular metal discs and a wrench-like tool.
Marks
"2" and "2 1/2" Embossed
Burpee Can Sealer Co / Barrington, Ill. / U.S. Patents - 1959013 / 123027 - 128911 - 1289645 / 1293694 - 1486225 - 500667 / 2122877 / Made / in U.S.A Engraved
Media/Materials
Processed Material/Metal
Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Credit Line
The Burpee Can Sealer Company. Can Sealer, 1984.44.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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