This is a vintage aluminum colander food strainer or sifter with a stand, often used for canning applesauce, jams, or tomato sauce.
It separates pulp, seeds, and skin from the liquid or puréed food.
A wooden pestle (not pictured) is typically used to push the food through the perforated cone.
It is a manual, non-electric kitchen tool.
Alternative names include applesauce maker, tomato colander, or food mill rig.
