HERSHEY
I think that these are the absolutely COOLEST pieces that I have EVER had.
A couple of years ago, we had the opportunity to work on a once in a lifetime salvaging job at the legendary HERSHEY Chocolate Factory in Hersey, PA. before they closed the old factory to make room for the new state of the art factory. I can remember as a child going to this place for a tour and the air was
A couple of years ago, we had the opportunity to work on a once in a lifetime salvaging job at the legendary HERSHEY Chocolate Factory in Hersey, PA. before they closed the old factory to make room for the new state of the art factory. I can remember as a child going to this place for a tour and the air was
SOOOOOOOOOO overwhelming from the scent of Cocoa that I actually got SICK. Of course, at my young age, I had no idea .............. nor did I care ............... That the awesome rollers that you are looking at were the reason for the smell.
What you are looking at are parts of a circa 1915 CHOCOLATE CONCHE. I had never heard of one either so, a Chocolate Conche is a huge steel or iron tub about 10 X 12 feet with a corrugated granite bottom and a group of these granite rollers with a matching corrugated profile. Hundreds of pounds of Cocoa beans would be dumped into the Conche and these rollers would break the hard outer shell of the bean and begin the process of making CHOCOLATE! Too Cool!
The roller itself is made of machined gray Granite. They each measure 22 1/2" long and the roller is approximately 10 1/2" to 12" in diameter. The granite roller attach's to a U shaped cast piece of steel and measures approx 22" tall, varies by the size of the roller. All told, each roller weighs about 290 lbs. plus the pallet for a total of about 330 lbs. In addition, The roller was each made with a flat spot on it so that they will actually rest without rolling. This makes them IDEAL for a table or bench base if you purchase multiple. These look great in a garden, you're only limited by your imagination!
WE HAVE SEVERAL DIFFERENT COMBINATIONS, ARRANGEMENTS AND STYLES OF THESE HERSHEY CONCHE ROLLERS CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR OTHER ROLLERS
This is a RARE opportunity. We actually have enough of these rollers with and with without bases that someone could do an entire seating area in a cafe and they would all match. How many times have you been in to a restaurant with an Industrial Chic Vibe and wondered what Chemically Soaked atmosphere this old junk came from? These came from CHOCOLATE! You don't have to fear what their former use was. What a FABULOUS THEME for your new location!
This is the first time that these have ever been offered on Ebay and as HOT as this stuff is right now, I don't really expect them to last long. DON'T MISS OUT!
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These will be LOCAL PICK UP or FREIGHT ONLY! Due to their weight (630 lbs.). For a shipping quote, just send us your zip code and whether the receiving location is a business or residence, do you have a dock or forklift or will it need a lift gate truck, thats it... and we'll get you a quote.
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MD Architectural Rescue is a different type of recycling company. We have operated in Baltimore and surrounding areas since 1996. After starting out rescuing fireplace mantles and cast iron door locks from construction dumpsters, we have opened our eyes to many types of waste that are overlooked and often fall through the cracks. Our focus is, and will always be vintage items of the highest quality. All of our items are salvaged and are for the most part American made. One week we could be in an old school, the next week a factory, and the following week a Shipyard or Power Plant. One day we may be removing Vintage lighting, the next Signs and Vintage blueprints, and the following day we clean out the Machine shop and parts crib.
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