{"product_id":"climax-51-meat-grinder-original-box-vintage","title":"Vintage Climax No. 51 Meat Grinder with Original Box — Cast Iron Hand Crank","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast iron Climax No. 51 meat grinder in working condition, complete with original red and cream box from Landers Frary \u0026amp; Clark of New Britain, Connecticut — a piece of kitchen history that grinds meat, bologna, and vegetables with straightforward mechanical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-kitchenware\" title=\"Vintage Kitchenware \u0026amp; Classic Cookware\"\u003eMeat grinder \/ food chopper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Landers Frary \u0026amp; Clark, New Britain, Connecticut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climax No. 51\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1890s–1920s (patent date Oct. 12, 1897)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast iron body; steel gears and cutters; wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gray cast iron with natural patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand crank, table-mount with C-clamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrinder Head:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 inches tall total; metal mechanism 8 inches (not including clamp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original packaging, red and cream cardboard, shows wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutters Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three blade wheels (coarse, medium, fine) — one bright, two with patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box 10 x 4 x 4 inches; complete grinder fits inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact design; reversible handle; all original hardware present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete and functional — all parts present and accounted for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne blade wheel shows minimal corrosion; cast iron base clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal box is a significant collector bonus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand crank and handle intact with no breaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGears turn smoothly; clamp mechanism works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo of three blade wheels show surface rust and patina — cosmetic, not structural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal box shows expected wear: creasing, color fading, age stains (adds authenticity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural cast iron patina throughout; not polished or restored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral wear consistent with 100+ year old kitchen tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail — sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanders Frary \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical tool and a tangible piece of American manufacturing heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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