Name/Title
Fruit PressEntry/Object ID
2003.031.13Description
One large cast iron fruit press made by Enterprise Manufacturing Company. The press is painted black with gold trim. There are two holes for applying oil to the gear and crank mechanism and the word "oil" is cast and painted gold at each hole. Bands of gold are painted around the top and bottom of the main cylindrical body and fruit and floral designs are stenciled in gold on the sides. There are four feet at the base, each stenciled with a red three-leaf design and cast with a hole in the center of the "foot". The press mechanism is operated by an iron crank with a rounded wooden handle. A metal pierced colander with handles sits inside the cast iron body to catch the fruit pulp and allow the juices to flow through to the drain at the base of the press.Collection
Genesee Country Village and MuseumMade/Created
Manufacturer
Enterprise Manufacturing Co.Date made
1900 - 1910Place
City
PhiladelphiaState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Manufacturer's MarkTranscription
Upper portion: Enterprise MF'G Co. Phila. U.S.A.
Back: 2092
Top of the cylindrical gear mechanism: 2074
Front of the body: This Cylinder Is Bored True / 8 Qts. / No. 35
Press plate: Small / 6550Language
EnglishDimensions
Height
20 inWidth
15 inDiameter
10-1/4 inDimension Notes
Diameter given is from front to back at the cylindrical portion of the unit. Height given is with the press all the way down. Width given is from side to side with the handle down.Material
Cast iron, Brass, Iron, Wood