The Apple Peeler has The Reading Hardware co. Reading Pa. May 5 1868,1875, and 1877 embossed on the wheel of the peeler. You fasten the peeler to a table. It is cast iron. once the peeler is screwed to a table it is very sturdy. This peeler has quality workmanship in the making from the Reading Hardware Co. The lever is broken off on the short side of the pivot point.