{"product_id":"antique-french-cast-iron-fruit-press-tomato-press-circa-1900","title":"French Cast Iron Tomato Press | Antique Fruit Press with Blue Enamel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis French tomato press has the presence of a tool that meant business. Heavy cast iron, a large turning wheel, a perforated basket and that flash of cobalt blue enamel all come together in a piece that feels equal parts kitchen equipment and sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown in French as a presse à tomates, this antique fruit press dates to around 1900. It was made to press tomatoes or soft fruit into coulis, sauce or jam. The threaded screw drives the pressing plate down into the perforated basket... and voila! Juice flows through the holes into the blue enamel cup below, then out through the spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four-footed base was made to bolt to a bench or table, which tells you this was built for real kitchen work. The perforated basket lifts out for cleaning, and a small cast rosette at the screw collar gives the piece a little extra detail. The enamel shows chips and wear, while the iron carries oxidation and surface age from decades of preserving seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet on a kitchen counter, pantry shelf or work table, it brings the feeling of a serious French country kitchen into the room. Whether used decoratively or put back to work after proper cleaning, it has the kind of honest utility that makes old culinary pieces so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Provence Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53670741868887,"sku":"CTS-044","price":612.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4686\/4215\/files\/antique-french-cast-iron-fruit-press-2.jpg?v=1782458572","url":"https:\/\/theprovencecollection.com\/products\/antique-french-cast-iron-fruit-press-tomato-press-circa-1900","provider":"The Provence Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}