Enterprise Cork Presser

Object/Artifact

Historic Sugartown

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2019.1.5

Description

Cork presser

Use

pressed cork to insert cork into bottle

Collection

The Enterprise Collection

Cataloged By

Heather P. Reiffer

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Enterprise Manufacturing Company of Pa.

Date made

circa 1867 - circa 1930

Time Period

19th Century, 20th Century

Place

City

Philadelphia

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Side of lever

Transcription

"ENTERPRISE MFG CO" "PHILA

Language

English

Type

Inscription

Location

Side of frame

Transcription

"PAT AUG 7 1867" "NO 2"

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Corker, Bottle

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Food Packaging

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Press, Cork

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Processing Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Food Processing & Preparation T&E

Nomenclature Class

Woodworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

overall dimensions

Height

6-1/2 in

Width

3 in

Length

12-1/4 in

Materials

Material

cast iron, Wood

Material Notes

cast iron frame and lever; wood base

Colors

Color

Black

Color Notes

hand painted design with paint

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Jan 24, 2022

Cleanliness

clean

Surface

painted black with gold on lettering.

Materials

good

Mechanism

moves freely.

Create Date

January 24, 2022

Update Date

January 24, 2022