This is a Ricer from the 30s and 40s. Estimated Retail Value $18.  Every depression era farm kitchen had one to mash cooked potatoes or cooked rice.  This kitchen item did not use any electricity saving money – every penny mattered back during the depression.  I am 73 years old and have seen this used many times to mash cooked apples, bananas, and vegetables for babies and sick people.  Back then – we made our own baby food and did not buy it from the store until after WWII.   Has anyone ever used one of these or have an interesting story about life in the “old days” - Give us a call at Holly Hill Farm Antiques 695-1146 or call the comments line at GLO-Clips.