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Cast Country Mark
Features 'GERMANY' cleanly embossed in a recessed cast panel along the upper clamp housing.
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01 / 03Vintage German Cast Metal Manual Meat Grinder — photograph 1
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
This vintage manual meat grinder features heavy cast metal construction designed for countertop or tabletop edge mounting via an integrated screw clamp. The front assembly incorporates a multi-hole extrusion plate retained by a lobed cast collar ring. The rear driveshaft is operated by a contoured hand crank with a rounded dark knob, secured by an external threaded fastener.
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Table Clamp Base
Built-in under-table screw clamp allows secure temporary mounting to kitchen worktops.
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Perforated Face Plate
Front extrusion disc contains circular holes arranged symmetrically around the center auger guide pin.
04
Lobed Retention Ring
Threaded outer ring features distinct gripping lobes for tightening and disassembly during cleaning.
05
Rotary Crank Handle
Contoured crank lever fitted with an ergonomic black knob provides mechanical leverage.
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Mechanical Simplicity
Durable all-metal design engineered for heavy manual use without electrical components.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Unknown German Manufacturer
Origin
Germany
Year
1950
Department
scientific-instruments
Packed shipment
4 kg · 40 × 30 × 25 cm
Marking
GERMANY cast in raised lettering
Mounting Type
Integrated edge screw clamp with wing screw
Operation
Manual rotary hand crank
Material
Cast metal body with dark knob
Crank Attachment
Slotted thumb screw / wing fastener
Grinding Mechanism
Internal auger with perforated extrusion plate and retaining ring
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Vintage German Cast Metal Manual Meat Grinder — photograph 2
Detail № 02 · Vintage German Cast Metal Manual Meat Grinder — photograph 3
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Vintage German Cast Metal Manual Meat Grinder; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Industrial Kitchenware
Mid-Century Kitchen Tooling
Designed for heavy-duty food preparation, the robust cast-metal mincer seen in photograph 1 showcases mid-century German metallurgical craftsmanship, featuring embossed origin lettering and an integrated table clamp built to withstand generation-spanning domestic use.
Mechanical Engineering
Manual Rotary Drive
Viewed from the crank side in photograph 3, the heavy-duty handle and thumb-screw mechanism demonstrate the practical simplicity of vintage kitchen tools, relying entirely on human leverage to process meats and vegetables before modern motorization.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
Late 19th Century
Invention of the Rotary Mincer
Hand-cranked screw-feed food grinders become standard kitchen equipment throughout Europe.
c. 1930s
Standardization of Clamp-On Models
German hardware foundries produce standardized clamp-on domestic mincers for home meat processing.
c. 1950s
Post-War Production
Cast iron and alloy food preparation implements stamped Germany are widely distributed across European households.
Present
Culinary Collectible
Appreciated by collectors of vintage culinary tools and industrial mechanical design.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The grinder shows age-appropriate surface oxidation, minor tarnish, and dulling across the cast metal finish. The clamp screw, retaining ring, and crank mechanism remain structurally intact with visible surface patina. The dark crank knob shows light cosmetic wear consistent with handling.
✓
InspectedMetal Finish
Consistent aged patina and surface discoloration across cast surfaces without severe corrosion.
✓
InspectedClamp Assembly
Threaded clamp screw and swiveling pressure foot are intact and show standard mechanical wear.
✓
InspectedExtrusion Head
Perforated steel mincing disc and scalloped retention ring show authentic surface tarnish.
✓
InspectedHandle & Knob
Crank arm fits securely with rear thumbscrew; dark rounded knob exhibits minor surface marks.
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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Vintage German Cast Metal Manual Meat Grinder