Antique REDSTRONG Hand Crank Wringer

Description

Antique REDSTRONG hand crank wringer with red brass thumbscrews with the REDSTRONG label embossed on both sides.
The arched top on this piece is distinct as most other hand wringers of the time have a flat, straight bar.
Although the printing is faint and it is difficult to make out all the lettering, it appears the wording on the top of the wooden flipboard reads “SHAPLEIGH HARDWARE CO REDSTRONG ST. LOUIS, U.S.A.”
The bottom of the wooden flipboard reads “ENCLOSED COG WHEELS PATENTED MAY 5, 1896. PREVENT OIL FROM COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE RUBBER, ACCIDENTS TO FINGERS AND ADMIT OF EASY OILING OF THE BALL BEARINGS.”
Approximate dimensions - 13 1/2" H x 16" W x 6" deep  The hand adds about 8" to the width.