Vintage Wooden Fruit Press – Hand Crank Cider Press

Description : Vintage handcrafted wooden fruit press featuring a large threaded iron screw mechanism and slatted collection chute. Originally used for pressing fruit pulp for cider, juice, or small-batch food preparation, this rustic utility piece combines practical farmhouse construction with sculptural industrial appeal. The solid wood frame, hand-cut joinery, and aged metal hardware show years of functional use while maintaining a strong decorative presence ideal for country kitchens, orchards, wineries, or rustic display settings.

Era
Mid-20th Century

Style
Farmhouse / Rustic Industrial

Material
Wood, Iron, and Steel Hardware

Technique
Hand-assembled wood construction with threaded compression screw press mechanism.

Tools Used
Table saw, hand planes, drill press, clamps, wood fasteners, threading tools, and forged metal hardware.

History
Traditional fruit presses were commonly used for producing cider and juice in home orchards and small farms. Smaller presses like this were valued for seasonal food preservation and handmade production methods.

Manufacturer / Maker
Maker Unknown – likely handmade or small workshop produced.

Measurements
19" W x 21 1/4" D x 36" H

Suggested Weight
38 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
24" x 26" x 42"

Music
Traditional Folk / Americana Acoustic

Item Number : P16682

Category : Kitchen

Brand : Unknown – likely handmade or small workshop produced.