Antique Wooden Grape Crusher vintage storage The original "Balloon" rubber tires

The original "Balloon" rubber tires are hard and have cracking and show wear on the axles

Exhibits very minor signs of wear consistent with age

This piece features a unique vinyl

There appears to be a repair crack on the rear of the backrest

this item has not been re-wired nor has it been tested

Antique Wooden Grape Crusher vintage storage The original "Balloon" rubber tiresLarge wooden fruit crusher with a broad, square hopper tapering downward into a hand crank mechanism fitted with iron components. Designed for preparing grapes or apples for pressing, the device reflects traditional winemaking and cider making practices prior to widespread mechanization. The hopper's wide mouth allowed large volumes of fruit to be fed in at once, while the crank operated the crushing rollers below. Such utilitarian devices were