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This manual soil blocker from 1950–1960 is made of copper and iron.
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Robust Vintage Manual Ground Press / Soil Pot Press (Soil Blocker) – Early 20th Century / Mid-Century Gardening Tools
A nice piece of authentic, artisanal gardening tooling, namely a heavy manual ground press (also known as a soil blocker or perspotpers). This type of solid tools was previously operated by hand by professional gardeners and avid vegetable gardeners to quickly press sturdy, square seed pots from potting soil.
This example radiates pure nostalgia and craftsmanship and is a fantastic item for lovers of vintage gardening, permaculture, or as industrial decor in the greenhouse, shed, or garden.
Type: Manual ground press / perspotpress with a spring mechanism and a pressing system with pins.
Condition: Authentic, well-used vintage condition with a beautiful natural rust patina (see photos). This proves the use and durability of the metal. The mechanism is functional and robustly built to last a lifetime.
Material: the press is made of copper, which makes pressing the soil easy. Cast from molds. The shaft and handle are iron.
A unique and functional collectible for the vintage gardening tool enthusiast or for the sustainable gardener who wants to sow seeds in an authentic way!
Robust Vintage Manual Ground Press / Soil Pot Press (Soil Blocker) – Early 20th Century / Mid-Century Gardening Tools
A nice piece of authentic, artisanal gardening tooling, namely a heavy manual ground press (also known as a soil blocker or perspotpers). This type of solid tools was previously operated by hand by professional gardeners and avid vegetable gardeners to quickly press sturdy, square seed pots from potting soil.
This example radiates pure nostalgia and craftsmanship and is a fantastic item for lovers of vintage gardening, permaculture, or as industrial decor in the greenhouse, shed, or garden.
Type: Manual ground press / perspotpress with a spring mechanism and a pressing system with pins.
Condition: Authentic, well-used vintage condition with a beautiful natural rust patina (see photos). This proves the use and durability of the metal. The mechanism is functional and robustly built to last a lifetime.
Material: the press is made of copper, which makes pressing the soil easy. Cast from molds. The shaft and handle are iron.
A unique and functional collectible for the vintage gardening tool enthusiast or for the sustainable gardener who wants to sow seeds in an authentic way!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Copper, Iron
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
80 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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