As early as 1829, canning jars were being manufactured for use in the home preservation of foodstuffs. For the past 25 years, they have been sought as popular collectibles. The reamer’s origin dates back to 18th century Europe where they were invented as a means for extracting citrus juice for medicinal purposes. By the late 1800s the reamer appeared in the US. And thanks to the California Fruit Growers Association by the roaring ‘20s glass juice squeezers were a fixture in the American kitchen