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Ancient Oil-press

Built quite likely in the late 18th century, this oil-press continued operating until the 1950s. In addition to the oil-press machines that have been integrally conserved - including an outstanding traction-wheel that turned the granite millstone - the collection comprises various tools tied to working olives and producing and selling oil.

Purchased by the Commune in 1990, the oil-press is part of the Museums System of Massa Marittima, created by the Communal Administration and run by the Metalliferous Hills Cooperative.

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Texts by Stefania Mangia

English translation by Victor Beard

Last update 14/gen/2008