meat grinder, Late 19th century

Historical information

This is one of many models of the Enterprise Tinned Meat Chopper No5

Significance

This domestic kitchen appliance is typical of the period when food processing was done at home. It would have been before the time of mass food processing factories

Physical description

Small black metal meat grinder with screw down grip for use on bench tops and tables. Still in working order. Carved wooden handle.

Inscriptions & markings

Enterprise MFG.Co. PH'A, U.S.A. on clamp.
Pat.Jan.30.83.June.5.88 on other side.
Enterprise-Tinned-Meat-Chopper on barrel.

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