Lot 131: Fruit Press

Bold tiger maple, oak and cherry baseboard, large brass hinge, natural dark patinated finish, carved top tiger maple press, with a turned 7″ tiger maple handle with scribe line 2″ from end, hinged to a 6 1/2″ sq tiger maple base, with exceptional turned cup with drilled holes for citrus drainage, all on four turned supports through mortised on a rectangular cherry wood base, (note: an exceptional piece of Shaker craftsmanship and wood selection, the top and bottom appear to be from the same piece of tiger maple), c. 1850, 18″ l, 8 3/4″ w.

Estimate: $700-1,000