An Important Netherlandish Cheese Press
Stock No
C6WRT
2021
- £3,600.00
- €4,206 Euro
- $4,483 US Dollar
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Item Description
A rare and important Cheese Press created c.1650 for a high-status merchant or family who specialised in the production of hard and semi-hard cheeses!
This wonderful Cheese Press originates from Frisia, the Northern Netherlands.
The base is a single plank mounted on sledge feet. Each end of the press is flanked by turned wood uprights, highly decorated and polychromed with folk art references from the area. At the back of the press we can find a wonderfully carved Lion sejant clasping a coat of arms, much of his polychrome still remains.
To the front of the press is an abundantly carved ornate naturalistic pediment, featuring birds, flowers and cherubs in gilt and polychromed gesso.
The main workings of the press include a long-lever handle with wrought iron chains for attaching weights to press the sought after cheese.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
North Yorkshire, Yorkshire
Item Dimensions
H: 141cm W: 195cm D: 56cm
Period
c.1650
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
North Yorkshire, Yorkshire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44(0)7771 962494
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