Manufacturer

Littlefields

Material

iron
wood

Dimensions

H-10 W-9.5 D-15 inches

Purpose

Used to press cheese into shape.

Creation Date

1870

Description

Metal cylinder on with four braces at base. Metal handle with wooden plunger/press that fits into cylinder. Perforated sheet of metal at bottom that sits on grated base. In raised letters on handle: "LITTLEFIELDS PAT JUNE 16, 1868".

Marks/Inscription

LITTLEFIELDS PAT JUNE 16, 1868