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Vintage Polished Metal Hand-Crank Meat Grinder – 1960s-80s Era – Yello - $45
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Key Features:
Material & Finish: Polished aluminum or tin-plated steel body with a bright, clean finish and minimal tarnishing.
Handle: Iconic sunshine-yellow plastic crank handle in excellent condition, free of cracks.
Mounting: Includes the original steel table clamp with a wingnut for secure attachment to countertops.
Completeness: Appears complete with internal auger and grinding plate(s). The crank turns smoothly.
Era: Classic 1960s-1980s design.
Condition & Readiness:
Cosmetic: Very good to excellent. The metal is bright with only minor, superficial surface scratches or spots. No significant rust.
Functional: The mechanism turns freely and the clamp operates. It is ready for immediate use for grinding small batches of meat, nuts, vegetables, or for crafting.
Hygiene Note: As with any vintage kitchen item, a thorough cleaning and sanitization is recommended before culinary use.
Why It's a Great Find:
Ready-to-Use Vintage: Unlike many heavily rusted antique grinders, this one is clean, functional, and immediately useful for traditional cooking or hobbyist projects.
Retro Kitchen Charm: The polished metal and pop of yellow make it a delightful display piece for a retro kitchen, adding both style and practicality.
Off-Grid & Preparedness Tool: An ideal, non-electric kitchen tool for campers, homesteaders, or as a backup appliance.
Collector-Friendly: Its excellent condition makes it a perfect addition for collectors of mid-century kitchenware who appreciate items that are both display-worthy and usable.
Perfect for: The vintage kitchenware user, the retro decorator, the hobbyist cook, or anyone seeking a reliable, charming manual kitchen tool.
This is a standout piece due to its exceptional state of preservation. It’s a functional piece of everyday history, ready for its next chapter.
Please review all photos to confirm condition. Grinding plate(s) shown are presumed to be present but their exact count is confirmed by the images.