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Vintage Climax No. 51 Meat Grinder with Original Box — Cast Iron Hand Crank
Vintage Climax No. 51 Meat Grinder with Original Box — Cast Iron Hand Crank
Vintage Climax No. 51 Meat Grinder with Original Box — Cast Iron Hand Crank
Vintage Climax No. 51 Meat Grinder with Original Box — Cast Iron Hand Crank
Vintage Climax No. 51 Meat Grinder with Original Box — Cast Iron Hand Crank
Vintage Climax No. 51 Meat Grinder with Original Box — Cast Iron Hand Crank
Vintage Climax No. 51 Meat Grinder with Original Box — Cast Iron Hand Crank
Vintage Climax No. 51 Meat Grinder with Original Box — Cast Iron Hand Crank
Vintage Climax No. 51 Meat Grinder with Original Box — Cast Iron Hand Crank
Vintage Climax No. 51 Meat Grinder with Original Box — Cast Iron Hand Crank
Vintage Climax No. 51 Meat Grinder with Original Box — Cast Iron Hand Crank
Vintage Climax No. 51 Meat Grinder with Original Box — Cast Iron Hand Crank
Vintage Climax No. 51 Meat Grinder with Original Box — Cast Iron Hand Crank
Vintage Climax No. 51 Meat Grinder with Original Box — Cast Iron Hand Crank
Vintage Climax No. 51 Meat Grinder with Original Box — Cast Iron Hand Crank
Vintage Climax No. 51 Meat Grinder with Original Box — Cast Iron Hand Crank

Vintage Climax No. 51 Meat Grinder with Original Box — Cast Iron Hand Crank

$29.99

A cast iron Climax No. 51 meat grinder in working condition, complete with original red and cream box from Landers Frary & Clark of New Britain, Connecticut — a piece of kitchen history that grinds meat, bologna, and vegetables with straightforward mechanical precision.

Small enough to store in a drawer, sturdy enough to handle regular use, and priced right for the collector of vintage kitchen equipment or the cook who appreciates tools that lasted a century and still work.

Details

  • Item: Meat grinder / food chopper
  • Maker: Landers Frary & Clark, New Britain, Connecticut
  • Model: Climax No. 51
  • Era: Circa 1890s–1920s (patent date Oct. 12, 1897)
  • Material: Cast iron body; steel gears and cutters; wood handle
  • Color: Gray cast iron with natural patina
  • Operation: Hand crank, table-mount with C-clamp
  • Grinder Head: 9.5 inches tall total; metal mechanism 8 inches (not including clamp)
  • Box: Original packaging, red and cream cardboard, shows wear consistent with age
  • Cutters Included: Three blade wheels (coarse, medium, fine) — one bright, two with patina
  • Measurements: Box 10 x 4 x 4 inches; complete grinder fits inside
  • Special Features: Compact design; reversible handle; all original hardware present

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

  • Complete and functional — all parts present and accounted for
  • One blade wheel shows minimal corrosion; cast iron base clean
  • Original box is a significant collector bonus
  • Hand crank and handle intact with no breaks
  • Gears turn smoothly; clamp mechanism works

Issues / Wear

  • Two of three blade wheels show surface rust and patina — cosmetic, not structural
  • Original box shows expected wear: creasing, color fading, age stains (adds authenticity)
  • Natural cast iron patina throughout; not polished or restored
  • General wear consistent with 100+ year old kitchen tool

See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key

  • Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
  • Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
  • Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
  • Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

Landers Frary & Clark was one of America's premier manufacturers of kitchen hardware and tools, founded in the 1870s and producing equipment for home and commercial kitchens well into the mid-20th century. The Climax line of meat grinders became iconic for their compact, efficient design.

A practical tool and a tangible piece of American manufacturing heritage.

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Disclaimer

All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. 

While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.

Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.

Good to Know Before You Buy

Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.

Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.

With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.

Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.

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