Press, Fruit

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Press, Fruit

Entry/Object ID

GHS 2368

Description

Iron juice press composed of raised, three-legged base with spout at front, raised vertical elements on either side of the base are connected to a horizontal element by means of screws. There is a hole at the center of this element into which fits a threaded vertical element. On one end of this is a rounded handle, and on the other is a flat rounded press. Two layer cylindrical element fits atop base. It is into this element that the press fits, interior cylinder is perforated. Holes are regularly spaced. Exterior cylinder is solid. Marks: "BRIGHTON NO.2"

Made/Created

Artist

L. & S. Iron Co.

Dimensions

Height

12-3/4 in

Width

8 in

Depth

8-1/2 in

Material

Iron