Historical information

Flour has been produced for centuries by grinding a variety of grains to make flour.
In the early years of the Retsel Corporation established 1962, their designers carried out research which convinced them that grinding of flour between slow turning stones produced a better quality of flour. They continue to market grain mills similar to this item. The black knob on the side allows for the distance between the stones to be adjusted so that flour of varying coarseness can be milled.
Grain mills such as this were used widely throughout the Wodonga district in the late 20th Century and have had a resurgence in many areas.

Significance

This item is significant because it is representative of domestic appliances used in the Wodonga district.

Physical description

A grain mill made from metal with two grinding stones. The small black knob on the side enables the distance between stones to be adjusted. Each foot has holes to allow the mill to be screwed to a bench for added stability. The long handle is used to turned to drive the machine. The large funnel is set into a hole on the top of the mill to hold grain. Another bowl would be placed underneath the outlet at the bottom to catch the flour.

Inscriptions & markings

On handle and circular disc:
RETSEL CORPORATION
McCAMMON IDAHO 83250