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Hukin & Heath Silver Plated Bar Lemon or Fruit Squeezer
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Hukin & Heath Silver Plated Bar Lemon or Fruit Squeezer

1900 - 1920
Description

A rare and unusual Hukin & Heath silver plated bar lemon or fruit squeezer. With a central cast figural lemon with hinged opening revealing a wooden domed shape press with rustic screw down handle and supported by three wire work style legs. Circular rings hold extra lemons, detachable from the circular rustic style base marked with a RD number 78211. Very good re silver plated condition.

Maker: Hukin & Heath, Birmingham

Date: Circa 1910

Width of Base: 22.8cm (9")

Weight: 63 Troy Oz

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.4cm (10.00")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Silver Plated Citrus Squeezer to the 1910s.

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SA1217933
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BAR/COCKTAIL-P74213
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A rare and unusual Hukin & Heath silver plated bar lemon or fruit squeezer.
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With a central cast figural lemon with hinged opening revealing a wooden domed shape press with rustic screw down handle and supported by three wire work style legs.
Piers Rankin Antique Silver

Circular rings hold extra lemons, detachable from the circular rustic style base marked with a RD number 78211. Very good re silver plated condition.

Maker: Hukin & Heath, Birmingham

Date: Circa 1910

Width of Base: 22.8cm (9")

Weight: 63 Troy Oz

Height
25.4cm (10.00")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Silver Plated Citrus Squeezer to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217933
Dealers Internal Ref
BAR/COCKTAIL-P74213
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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An antique silver-plated mechanical citrus squeezer featuring a textured lemon-form press supported on three branch-like legs over a circular base with wire glass holders.
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Archive I An antique silver-plated mechanical citrus squeezer featuring a textured lemon-form press supported on three branch-like legs over a circular base with wire glass holders.

Hukin & Heath Silver Plated Bar Lemon or Fruit Squeezer

Archive II An antique silver-plated mechanical citrus squeezer featuring a textured lemon-form press supported on three branch-like legs over a circular base with wire glass holders. View II
Archive III An antique silver-plated mechanical citrus squeezer featuring a textured lemon-form press supported on three branch-like legs over a circular base with wire glass holders. View III
Archive IV An antique silver-plated mechanical citrus squeezer featuring a textured lemon-form press supported on three branch-like legs over a circular base with wire glass holders. View IV
Archive V An antique silver-plated mechanical citrus squeezer featuring a textured lemon-form press supported on three branch-like legs over a circular base with wire glass holders. View V
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An antique silver-plated mechanical citrus squeezer featuring a textured lemon-form press supported on three branch-like legs over a circular base with wire glass holders.
Hukin & Heath Silver Plated Bar Lemon or Fruit Squeezer
Ref: SA1217933
An antique silver-plated mechanical citrus squeezer featuring a textured lemon-form press supported on three branch-like legs over a circular base with wire glass holders.
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  • ObjectBarware
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTextured citrus surface, Screw-down T-bar press, Wire glass holders, Branch-form legs
  • SizeH 25.4 cm (10 in) x W 14 cm (6 in)

This silver-plated bar lemon or fruit squeezer dates from the Victorian period around 1910 in the gentleman's library style. The object stands on a circular base and incorporates a central cast figural lemon with a hinged opening, revealing a domed wooden press inside, operated by a rustic screw-down handle with a horizontal T-bar finial. Three branch-form legs support the central citrus component above the base, while wire glass holders extend outward in a circular arrangement. The entire piece is finished in polished silver plate with a textured citrus surface on the lemon form and a textured rustic appearance on the base. The piece measures 25.4 cm high and 14 cm wide. In a modern interior, this item functions as practical barware, suited for display and use on a sideboard top during entertaining or drinks preparation. The mechanical press mechanism allows for squeezing citrus fruit, while the accompanying wire rings hold additional fruit or glassware. The silver-plated metal construction provides a reflective surface that complements traditional or eclectic home cocktail setups. Maintenance involves standard care for silver plate to preserve the polished appearance.

FAQs

Mechanical citrus squeezers emerged in the late nineteenth century alongside the rise of home mixology and formal cocktail service. Manufacturers like Hukin & Heath produced novelty tabletop presses that combined mechanical utility with decorative metalwork.

These items were typically constructed from electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or sterling silver, featuring cast brass or nickel components beneath the plating to support the mechanical tension of the screw press.

Authentic period examples generally display stamped makers marks, electroplate quality indicators (such as EPNS), design registration numbers, and precise threaded mechanical fittings.

An antique bar accessory can be placed on a dining room sideboard, a modern bar cart, or inside a glass cocktail cabinet alongside period glassware to add historical interest to modern entertaining spaces.

Clean silver plate using a soft cloth and non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding submersion of mechanical joints in water to prevent interior oxidisation and stiffening of the screw mechanisms.
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