?????? Press of some sort

[kbarnes660]

Does anyone have any idea what this is including time frame of being made, what it does and any value please.  Thank you.

http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/kbarnes660/media/BarrettImage_zpsb7b121d9.jpg.html

[cogar]

I would call it a "clamp" rather than a "press" because a press is usually for a "quickie" one time function ..... except for the ole time printing presses, cider presses, etc. that had a "hand-twist" screw.

And "yes", those old "rugged" built clamps are worth money. Just price some of the "new" ones and you will know why.

A good "wire-brushing" and a coat of oil and it will be an "easy" sell/sale. 

I probably had 15 to 20 clamps at one time .... and often, ..... still not enough of the right type to easily do what I was doing.

[Rauville]

I would call it a "clamp" rather than a "press" because a press is usually for a "quickie" one time function ..... except for the ole time printing presses, cider presses, etc. that had a "hand-twist" screw....

Cogar;
I would think the piece in question is actually the remains of a "2 quart fruit press". The plate, basket and strainer are missing.
But then again, I'm usually wrong!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/116587995/cast-iron-cheesefruit-press-juice

[KC]

This reminds me of an antique sausage/lard press. You can also look at antique wine press. If so, it is missing a few pieces.  The reason, it says 2 quart and many of the old food presses had the volume on them.

Here's a complete one so that you will see what I am referring to:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-RARE-2-QUART-LARD-PRESS-SAUSAGE-STUFFER-/331221945091?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d1e5dcb03

[cogar]

But then again, I'm usually wrong!

"Hell hath no fury like that of a girlyman with a bruised ego".

[KC]

cogar, you do good!  We all have many things to learn on here! 

[cogar]

cogar, you do good!  We all have many things to learn on here! 

KC, I had not seem one like it before and did not notice the “2 q t s” mark on it when I offered my opinion of what it was.

And 2ndly, given the fact that it looks to be made of cast steel with a ˝” flat base for placement “flush” on a flat surface …. the thought that it might be a “fruit juice extracting” press didn’t even cross my mind.

Without any legs on it and no esthetic design to the “casting” …. I hardly think it would have been appealing to some housewife for use as a “juice extractor” in her kitchen. And it is too damn small and labor intensive to be a commercial “fruit juice extractor”.

And just because a seller on “etsy” called his/her item a “Vintage 19th century cheese/fruit press/juicer” ….. doesn’t prove it to be a Biblical fact. It is definitely a “press” of some type, but for “what” …. I don’t have a “clue”.

As far as the other one goes I can not “see” what is not there, thus I have to rely on my learned knowledge and creative imagination to posit a “guess” as to what I think it might be. And iffen I’m wrong, that is good, … cause I get “smarter” each time I am proven wrong.

Citing/inferring another person’s opinion as “fact” without giving good reason for doing so is an act of utter silliness.

Cheers

[KC]

The beauty of this piece is that it is just as appealing to men as women!

I have found many of my kitchen tools/utensils somehow made it to the hub's workshop over the years.  (Food baster used to suck water out of hole when mending sprinkler system, etc.)

I could see him using this to clamp many an item being glued!  LOL  In fact, I would as well!

The "bucket" or chamber is missing from this one and "press" or "lid" that would press down the ingredients to compress and extract.  Grandparents had a similar version.  They owned a large farm and made their own sausage, preserves, etc...  Back in the time when everything was used.