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Eileen, A friend gave us a beautiful wooden barrel with a hand crank and a cork. He got it while stationed in England about 20 yrs. ago and said that he was told it was a butter churn but it looks like something that held liquid (possibly a wine press.) It has the following info written on it. SHAKESPEARIAN HATHAWAY MAKER CHIPPENHAM Rd trade mark #76960 Smith & Watson Ltd. I'm not interested in an appraisal but am curious to know what it is and how old it is. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Sincerely, Marie Hattaway
Hi Marie
Nice to hear from you.
If this was a butter churn, there would have to be access on top to open to remove the butter and clean inside.
Also if there is a crank on a butter churn, there would be a paddle inside which actually did the churning. The cork does not make sense for a churn unless its one big cork.
The liquid idea of yours makes more sense to me, but not a wine press. I think you would be able to clearly see if this gadget could press something..grapes or other.
Marie this is all the help I can be..sorry :-(
Regards
Eileen
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I can answer most questions about the repairing and refinishing of all your old furniture items (the things we call antiques). I can also give you advice on what wood items to choose and what wood items to avoid at auctions, flea markets etc. I DO NOT give appraisals on antiques as this is not my field of expertise.
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I have been repairing, refinishing and of course buying old furniture for the past 30 years. On any given weekend I can be found at auction sales or flea markets searching out a good buy. I have taken several courses in this area over the years, but I find "Hands On" learning to be the best teacher. I can help you avoid the pitfalls and problems of this wonderful rewarding craft.
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