A cider press is a tool from the 1800’s used to press apples (and sometimes pears) to make cider. Some of the first patents of cider presses were found in the early 19th century. They were common on farms that had apple orchards or other fruit trees.
The cider press was used for things like making apple cider, juice, wine, brandy and vinegar. The fruit would be placed into a hand-cranked grinder and with the turning of the grinding wheel; the apples would be chopped up. The fragments of apples would collect underneath the grinder, in a basket and then the fragments were placed in a pressing tub. The fruit press (usually made of wood) would bear down on the fruit, releasing the juice from the pieces and collecting beneath the press.
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Some cider presses were made mostly of wood, but there was some made of durable cast iron, which worked better for the initial grinding of the apples.
Cider presses still exist today in a modern, electric form. Some are still manufactured with the same non-electric parts used so many years ago. Cider presses are very interesting conversation pieces and make a lovely addition to any home. They are also popular when displayed in your garden.
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