The Separator

From around 1900, hand-turned Separators were available to separate cream from milk. When spun, the heavy milk was pulled towards the edges of the Separator bowl and the lighter cream collected in the middle. The cream and the milk then flowed from two different spouts.

   
Advertising material for an Alfa-Laval Separator. Separating the cream from the milk.
Muckross Traditional Farms.