{"product_id":"antique-universal-no-2-cast-iron-meat-grinder-food-chopper-lf-c-1899-pat","title":"Antique Universal No 2 Cast Iron Meat Grinder Food Chopper LF\u0026C 1899 Pat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanders, Frary \u0026amp; Clark (L.F.\u0026amp; C.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCast Iron Universal No. 2 Food Chopper Meat Grinder\u003cbr\u003e\nVictorian Era, Late 19th to Early 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique Universal No. 2 food chopper was manufactured in New Britain, Connecticut, by Landers, Frary \u0026amp; Clark. Designed for domestic kitchen processing, the heavy cast iron body features an integrated tabletop screw clamp, hand crank, and embossed patent dates reflecting late 19th-century American manufacturing ingenuity. This item has not been tested and is sold with no guarantees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Heavy cast iron construction with original tinned surface showing age-appropriate oxidation\u003cbr\u003e\n• Cast embossing reads \"L.F.\u0026amp; C. NEW BRITAIN CONN. U.S.A. \/ NO. 2 \/ UNIVERSAL \/ FOOD CHOPPER\"\u003cbr\u003e\n• Embossed patent dates on housing: \"PAT. OCT. 12. 1897 \/ APR. 18. 1899 \/ RE. SEP. 5. 1899\"\u003cbr\u003e\n• Measures approximately 10\" long by 7\" high; clamp accommodates standard table edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fair antique condition with authentic patina, surface rust, and wear to the tin plating throughout. Cast iron structure is intact with no visible cracks or breaks. The mechanical clamp screw turns. Missing the wooden grip on the crank handle. No additional cutter plates or accessories included beyond what is shown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop Thrift World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48135804518577,"sku":"CB64YV2M-07","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/4735\/9153\/files\/181851c3-2ff0-4b5d-847f-ec9200e3c488.jpg?v=1793739951","url":"https:\/\/thriftworld.com\/products\/antique-universal-no-2-cast-iron-meat-grinder-food-chopper-lf-c-1899-pat","provider":"Shop Thrift World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}