Collection Highlights
Controller handle
1904
1922.103
Silver, steel, ceramic
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Luce Center
Cork squeezer
Object name
Cork squeezer
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Cast iron
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/4 x 9 1/8 x 3 in. ( 5.7 x 23.2 x 7.6 cm )
Description
Cast iron cork squeezer with molded acanthus leaf pattern on top legs; three molds for corks of different diameters.
Credit Line
Gift of Isabella Vach
Object Number
1933.223
Gallery Label
According to the donor, this cork squeezer belonged to her father, John Vach
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
