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Victorian Forged Steel & Cast Iron Single Cheese Press
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Victorian Forged Steel & Cast Iron Single Cheese Press

19th century
Description

A fine example of an extremely well made West Country cheese press, typical of those used on small dairy farms at the end of the Victorian era, for production of dairy cheese sold into the local market.

This unnamed example is in excellent order still usable, if required for pressing cheese or other items, alternatively architecturally interesting as a designer piece for outdoor or indoor uses.

Conveniently sized piece of history in surprisingly good condition.

Probably created in a local blacksmith’s forge of cast iron & forged steel. 50cm diameter truckle plate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Eclectic Antiques has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Cheese Press to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237269
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A fine example of an extremely well made West Country cheese press, typical of those used on small dairy farms at the end of the Victorian era, for production of dairy cheese sold into the local market.
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This unnamed example is in excellent order still usable, if required for pressing cheese or other items, alternatively architecturally interesting as a designer piece for outdoor or indoor uses.
Eclectic Antiques

Conveniently sized piece of history in surprisingly good condition.

Probably created in a local blacksmith’s forge of cast iron & forged steel. 50cm diameter truckle plate.

Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Eclectic Antiques has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Cheese Press to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237269
Eclectic Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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A Victorian patinated green cast iron and forged steel cheese press featuring a threaded screw mechanism, wheel handle, lever arm, chain, counterweight, and tripod legs.
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Archive I A Victorian patinated green cast iron and forged steel cheese press featuring a threaded screw mechanism, wheel handle, lever arm, chain, counterweight, and tripod legs.

Victorian Forged Steel & Cast Iron Single Cheese Press

Archive II A Victorian patinated green cast iron and forged steel cheese press featuring a threaded screw mechanism, wheel handle, lever arm, chain, counterweight, and tripod legs. View II
Archive III A Victorian patinated green cast iron and forged steel cheese press featuring a threaded screw mechanism, wheel handle, lever arm, chain, counterweight, and tripod legs. View III
Archive IV A Victorian patinated green cast iron and forged steel cheese press featuring a threaded screw mechanism, wheel handle, lever arm, chain, counterweight, and tripod legs. View IV
Archive V A Victorian patinated green cast iron and forged steel cheese press featuring a threaded screw mechanism, wheel handle, lever arm, chain, counterweight, and tripod legs. View V
Archive VI A Victorian patinated green cast iron and forged steel cheese press featuring a threaded screw mechanism, wheel handle, lever arm, chain, counterweight, and tripod legs. View VI
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A Victorian patinated green cast iron and forged steel cheese press featuring a threaded screw mechanism, wheel handle, lever arm, chain, counterweight, and tripod legs.
Victorian Forged Steel & Cast Iron single Cheese Press
Ref: SA1237269
A Victorian patinated green cast iron and forged steel cheese press featuring a threaded screw mechanism, wheel handle, lever arm, chain, counterweight, and tripod legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectAgricultural Machinery
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Industrial
  • MaterialCast Iron, Forged Steel
  • ColourPatinated Green, Dark Grey
  • MotifsThreaded screw mechanism, Weighted lever arm, Wheel handle turnbuckle, Tripod base legs
  • SizeH 190 cm (75 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This Victorian industrial single cheese press combines patinated green cast iron and forged steel components. The heavy-duty structure comprises a central threaded screw mechanism operated by a wheel handle turnbuckle, a weighted lever arm connected by a chain to a circular counterweight, and a 50 cm diameter truckle plate resting above a round base supported by curved tripod legs. Signs of age include weathered surfaces on the patinated green and dark grey metal finish. The freestanding agricultural machinery measures 190 cm high, 92 cm wide, and 60 cm deep. Originally used on small dairy farms for local market cheese production, this piece suits deployment in modern domestic interiors as a decorative statement item or architectural sculpture. It fits comfortably within industrial loft settings, country kitchens, or commercial hospitality spaces as a functional workspace accessory or display plinth.

FAQs

A Victorian cheese press was an essential piece of dairy machinery used in farmhouses to squeeze remaining whey from curds during the cheese-making process.

These presses were typically constructed from heavy cast iron and forged steel, incorporating a threaded central screw mechanism, lever arm, pulley, and counterweights to apply steady pressure over time.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy cast iron frame construction, foundry marks or maker stamps, original threaded steel screws, and natural surface wear or oxidisation on original painted finishes.

An antique cheese press serves as a striking sculptural statement piece in an entrance hall, conservatory, or garden setting, adding industrial texture and historic character to modern or rustic spaces.

Dust regularly with a dry soft brush and wipe surfaces with a damp cloth; to prevent rust, apply a light coat of microcrystalline wax or mineral oil to exposed metal components.
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