1897 New Britain Climax Food Chopper

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Posted by mizz_vodka07
16 years ago
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Description I was having problems loading a picture of it on my computer so i had to Google a image. Although the picture i have says Universal my meat grinder does not say Universal on it.So please understand but i will try to get a picture of mine on here soon.
Category Other
Medium Metal
Distinguishing marks L.F.L.C. New Britain Conn. U.S.A. Pat. Oct. 12.1897 Pat. Pend. No.51 Climax Food chopper.
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 11inches long 14 inches around
Date Period Oct. 12 1897
Weight appx 3-4 lbs
History Found it and Bought it at a Flea Market. Its 111 Years old. The handle and crank work. part of it is a lil rusted but most of it is still the gray metal color.
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Price Paid (If known) $3.00
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Submitted by Anonymous

What you need to know is 1897 was the patent date. Your chopper was made in the 1940's, when they began manufacturing these choppers in the early 1900's they were cast iron with no zinc finish. Sorry to tell you but your chopper is worth about $12.00-$15.00, but hey you only spent $3.00.Even if it were a really ealry model it would only go for about $40. As you can tell just by picking it up, they were made really solid and they were found in kitchens across America.
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