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Authentic Jupiter Branding
Crisply embossed with the historic 'JUPITER' maker mark on the auxiliary feed chute casting.
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01 / 03Jupiter Size 7½ Cast Metal Manual Meat Grinder — photograph 3
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
Constructed from heavy tinned cast iron or cast aluminum alloy, this vintage manual meat grinder features an integrated screw-clamp mount and a long curved crank fitted with an ergonomic black handle. It is accompanied by a dedicated hopper and chute accessory embossed with the bold Jupiter brand name. Markings on the housing include 'DBPa.' and 'GERMANY' alongside the 7½ size designation.
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DBPa. Patent Marking
Cast with 'DBPa.' (Deutsches Bundespatent angemeldet), firmly establishing early West German postwar manufacture.
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Size 7½ Capacity
Features the 7½ designation cast directly onto the hopper base for high-capacity manual home processing.
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Countertop Screw Clamp
Built-in table clamp with large thumbscrew allows secure anchoring to kitchen worktops without tools.
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Ergonomic Hand Crank
Substantial curved cast arm with smooth black turned handle provides comfortable mechanical leverage.
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Modular Food Attachment
Includes matching detachable feed chute accessory designed for specialized processing and filling.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Jupiter Küchenmaschinen GmbH, Wernau/Esslingen
Origin
West Germany
Year
1952
Department
scientific-instruments
Packed shipment
4 kg · 40 × 30 × 25 cm
Manufacturer
Jupiter Küchenmaschinen GmbH
Model / Size
Size 7½ Manual Grinder (Fleischwolf)
Markings
JUPITER, DBPa., GERMANY, 7½
Drive mechanism
Manual rotary hand crank with black turned grip
Mounting system
Integrated tabletop screw clamp with winged thumbscrew
Included accessory
Detachable feed chute / auxiliary hopper casting marked JUPITER
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Jupiter Size 7½ Cast Metal Manual Meat Grinder — photograph 1
Detail № 02 · Jupiter Size 7½ Cast Metal Manual Meat Grinder — photograph 2
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Jupiter Size 7½ Cast Metal Manual Meat Grinder; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Postwar Engineering
Precision Castings of Swabian Kitchens
Marked with the DBPa. patent notice visible in the profile photograph, this mincer highlights the meticulous metalworking traditions of postwar West Germany, engineered to survive decades of continuous household food preparation.
Culinary Heritage
The Enduring Mechanical Workhorse
Embossed with the proud Jupiter name visible across the detachable chute, this mechanical mincer served generations before electrical appliances, relying purely on gearless human power and indestructible cast metalwork.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1921
Founding of Jupiter
Wilhelm Kamm founds Jupiter in Germany, producing durable manual kitchen appliances and mincers.
1949
Postwar Patent Applications
Jupiter resumes peacetime manufacturing in West Germany, filing design patents under the 'DBPa.' designation.
1952
Production of Size 7½ Grinder
Manufacture of the heavy-duty countertop manual grinder with interchangeable hoppers and cutter plates.
1970
Transition to Modern Lines
Jupiter transitions toward motorized domestic food processors, leaving classic cast models as durable vintage icons.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The grinder and accessory show visible surface oxidation, natural graying of the tinned or cast metal alloy, and scattered patina consistent with age and culinary use. The threaded clamping screw, tightening collar, and hand crank mechanism remain intact and mechanically sound. The black wooden or composite crank handle shows minor surface wear but no structural cracking.
✓
InspectedCast Metal Finish
Surface displays authentic age-related tarnish, darkening, and minor metal pitting across both the main body and attachment.
✓
InspectedCrank Handle
Black turned grip retains its original contoured shape with slight finish wear and secure mechanical attachment to the arm.
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InspectedTable Clamp & Threads
Threaded clamp post and winged screw marked 'Germany' are straight, intact, and retain functional adjustment range.
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InspectedAccessory Chute
Separate feed chute with embossed Jupiter branding is intact with light oxidation and no apparent casting fractures.
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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Jupiter Size 7½ Cast Metal Manual Meat Grinder