Alexanderwerk - Cutter - bread slicer - Cast iron, Oak - Decorative and razor-sharp
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Selected by Clément Floch
Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.
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Description from the seller
This antique bread slicer was made by the renowned German company Alexanderwerk, founded in 1885 by Alexander von der Nahmer in Frankfurt. Initially, this company produced manually operated meat grinders, but from 1899 onwards many more devices and everyday items with a cast-iron base, including this bread slicer.
Today the Alexanderwerk group is a leading manufacturer of highly technological compaction and granulation machines for the chemical, food, bioscience, nuclear, and pharmaceutical industries worldwide.
This bread slicer (from the early last century) is in nearly original condition. Its patina from extensive use is very beautiful. The metal has a lot of buildup and pitting, but these are honest and decorative signs of use. See also the handle; how many hands have held it already? Very nice are the oak bread boards. Although the blade is somewhat corroded, it is still razor-sharp and usable not only for slicing bread (see photos) but also cheese and even soap!
The bread slicer is made of sturdy cast iron and weighs about 5.5 kg. The depth is 36 cm, the height (with the blade down) is 33 cm, and the width (including the lifting arm) is 46 cm.
This bread slicer will be well packaged and insured for shipment.
Seller's Story
I sell antiques and vintage items. The pieces I find or buy are always things I personally like and that are of high quality. My expertise lies mainly in items from the 20th century.
Translated by Google TranslateThis antique bread slicer was made by the renowned German company Alexanderwerk, founded in 1885 by Alexander von der Nahmer in Frankfurt. Initially, this company produced manually operated meat grinders, but from 1899 onwards many more devices and everyday items with a cast-iron base, including this bread slicer.
Today the Alexanderwerk group is a leading manufacturer of highly technological compaction and granulation machines for the chemical, food, bioscience, nuclear, and pharmaceutical industries worldwide.
This bread slicer (from the early last century) is in nearly original condition. Its patina from extensive use is very beautiful. The metal has a lot of buildup and pitting, but these are honest and decorative signs of use. See also the handle; how many hands have held it already? Very nice are the oak bread boards. Although the blade is somewhat corroded, it is still razor-sharp and usable not only for slicing bread (see photos) but also cheese and even soap!
The bread slicer is made of sturdy cast iron and weighs about 5.5 kg. The depth is 36 cm, the height (with the blade down) is 33 cm, and the width (including the lifting arm) is 46 cm.
This bread slicer will be well packaged and insured for shipment.
Seller's Story
I sell antiques and vintage items. The pieces I find or buy are always things I personally like and that are of high quality. My expertise lies mainly in items from the 20th century.
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Specific region of origin
Frankfurt
Wood type
Oak
Iron type
Cast iron
Style subtype
Industrial design
Weight
5.5 kg
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Decorative and razor-sharp
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
Alexanderwerk
Material
Iron, Wood
Model
bread slicer
Style
Industrial
Length
46 cm
Colour
Black, Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
33 cm
Width
46 cm
Depth
36 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
