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Authentic Husqvarna Casting
Features clear raised lettering 'HUSQVARNA SWEDEN NO 4' cast directly into the circular housing faceplate.
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01 / 02Husqvarna No. 4 Cast Iron Table Clamp Coffee Grinder — photograph 2
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
This early 20th-century Husqvarna No. 4 hand-cranked grinder is constructed from heavy cast iron finished in black enamel. It features an integrated screw-down table clamp for bench mounting, a curved iron crank arm with a turned wooden knob, and an embossed circular faceplate marked with the maker's name. A central threaded wing key adjusts the internal grinding burrs, paired with a metal hopper bell and an open feed receptacle.
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Integrated Bench Clamp
Sturdy integral dual-prong clamp with a heavy-duty threaded thumb screw secures firmly to table and counter edges.
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Manual Hand Crank
Equipped with an ergonomic curved iron arm fitted with an original turned hardwood grip.
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Adjustable Grind Fineness
Central wing nut screw mechanism allows manual adjustment of the burr spacing to regulate grind consistency.
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Heavy Cast Iron Construction
Fabricated from dense Swedish cast iron designed for decades of daily domestic food preparation.
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Original Dark Finish
Preserves its period dark painted finish with honest, earned patina across contact areas and edges.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB
Origin
Sweden
Year
1910
Department
scientific-instruments
Packed shipment
4 kg · 40 × 30 × 25 cm
Manufacturer
Husqvarna Vapenfabriks Aktiebolag, Sweden
Model
No. 4 (Cast in relief as 'NO 4')
Mounting Type
Integrated table / bench clamp with threaded key screw
Mechanism
Manual rotary disc burr with central regulator screw
Drive
Hand crank with contoured iron arm and turned wooden handle
Finish
Black japanned / enameled cast iron
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Husqvarna No. 4 Cast Iron Table Clamp Coffee Grinder — photograph 1
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Husqvarna No. 4 Cast Iron Table Clamp Coffee Grinder; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Industrial Craftsmanship
Forged in Huskvarna
Originating from Sweden's renowned armory and foundry, this grinder demonstrates Husqvarna's early 20th-century engineering prowess, combining durable cast iron with precision mechanical grinding components for everyday domestic use across Scandinavia.
Utilitarian Design
The Kitchen Workhorse
Designed for immediate mounting onto kitchen tables, the heavy screw-clamp ensured unwavering stability while cranking. Its simple, accessible mechanical burr system provided Swedish homes with reliably ground coffee beans day after day.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1874
Foundry Expansion into Domestic Goods
Husqvarna Vapenfabrik diversifies beyond small arms into precision cast-iron domestic appliances, including meat mincers and grinders.
1895
Bench Grinder Production
Husqvarna introduces standardized numbered cast-iron domestic coffee and grain grinders featuring table clamp mountings.
1910
Production of Model No. 4
The No. 4 model is produced in volume at Huskvarna, serving domestic households and small establishments across Scandinavia.
1940
Transition to Modern Appliances
Manual cast-iron kitchen tools are gradually phased out in favor of sheet metal and early electric kitchen appliances.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The grinder is in complete, unrestored vintage condition with authentic signs of age and utilitarian wear. The black finish displays surface wear, minor chipping, and edge thinning throughout the housing and crank arm. Mild surface oxidation is visible along exposed metal parts, notably the clamp screw thread, adjusting key, and internal burr assembly.
✓
InspectedCast Iron Body
Structurally solid with crisp embossed lettering reading 'HUSQVARNA SWEDEN NO 4'; retains majority of black finish with localized edge rubs.
✓
InspectedCrank & Handle
Curved crank arm remains firmly affixed; wooden handle knob shows natural age patina and finish wear without visible splits.
✓
InspectedClamp Mechanism
Two-pronged mounting bracket and threaded screw with key turn freely, exhibiting light surface rust along the threads.
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InspectedGrinding Mechanism
Internal burr and central adjusting wing screw show visible oxidation and remnants of historical use.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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Husqvarna No. 4 Cast Iron Table Clamp Coffee Grinder