Hop Press; Unknown; 1302
Name/Title
Hop Press
Hop Press
About this object
This old hop press was still in use until about three years ago. The centre pole would be wound down, gradually pressing the hops into the large sacks. The depth of the well was at least 22 feet (670cm) deep. The press was manufactured by J Kershaw of Nelson using railway lines.
This old hop press was still in use until about three years ago. The centre pole would be wound down, gradually pressing the hops into the large sacks. The depth of the well was at least 22 feet (670cm) deep. The press was manufactured by J Kershaw of Nelson using railway lines.
Date Made
Unknown
Unknown
Place Made
New Zealand
Medium and Materials
Metal
Metal
Credit Line
Donated by T Jones 2007
Donated by T Jones 2007
Object Type
Press
Press
Object number
1302
1302

