Harper & Co., Ltd - Baking dish - source, Enamel

Elegant HARPER manual meat grinder, dating from the 1920s-1930s, made of speckled green enamelled cast iron. This tabletop model, secured by a clamp, is appealing both for its robustness and for its emerging Art Deco aesthetic. The HARPER brand is molded in relief inside the crank arm, attesting to its authenticity.

Designed for heavy use, this grinder is equipped with its original worm screw, its turned wooden crank handle, and its mounting clamp. Its mechanism operates freely and it is fully operational.

Today, these antique grinders are sought after by both culinary utensil collectors and fans of industrial, rural, or vintage decor.

State
The whole is in good condition for its age.
- Smooth operation.
- Original enamel well preserved with some chips and localized wear.
- Presence of light superficial oxidation on certain metal parts, in keeping with its age.
- Original wooden handle with natural patina.
- Attractive overall appearance, no restoration.

Dimensions
- Height: 29 cm
- Length: 27 cm
- Width: 8 cm
- Weight: 1.7 kg

About the HARPER brand
The HARPER brand ranks among European manufacturers of domestic meat grinders in the first half of the 20th century.
Produced between the 1920s and 1930s, HARPER models are distinguished by their thick cast iron construction, their remarkable mechanical quality, and enamel finishes offered in various tones to fit the kitchens of the era.

HARPER meat grinders were manufactured by John Harper & Co., Ltd., a major foundry located in Willenhall, in Staffordshire (England). The company produced a wide range of cast-iron household items (meat grinders, coffee mills, stoves, burners, etc.) under the Harper and Beatrice brands.

Unlike more common industrial models, HARPER grinders are today relatively rare on the collectible market, especially when they retain their original enamel and all of their components. Their sturdiness allows them to remain fully functional nearly a century after their manufacture, testifying to a know-how where durability, material quality, and mechanical simplicity prevailed over mass production.

This model thus constitutes a fine example of European culinary equipment from the interwar period, combining historical interest, manufacturing quality, and strong decorative appeal.

The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.

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