Lot de 4 anciens hachoirs à viande en fonte – Universal, Le Super, Paris Perfection et JOLP – France - Serving utensil (4) - Source - 1930-1940

Lot of 4 antique cast iron meat grinders – Universal, Le Super, Paris Perfection and JOLP – France – 20th century

Description
Superb lot of four antique manual crank meat grinders, gathering several sought-after models and brands for their authentic appearance, their cast iron construction, and their decorative or collectible value.
The lot includes:
1. UNIVERSAL – model no. 3
Old cast iron meat grinder, marked “UNIVERSAL” on the body and bearing the number 3 on the upper part.
Features its large metal crank with a wooden handle, as well as its table- or worktop-mounting screw fixation system.
2. LE SUPER – model no. 2
Old cast iron grinder clearly bearing the inscription “LE SUPER” as well as the number 2.
Beautiful aged patina, with its crank and wooden handle.
The internal mechanism and the grinding screw are visible in the photographs.
3. PARIS – PERFECTION – model no. 3
Old grinder marked “PARIS” on the upper part and “PERFECTION” on the body, with number 3.
It also has its crank with wooden handle and its table-mounting system.
4. JOLP
Old cast iron meat grinder labeled “JOLP”, with crank and wooden handle.
Compact in size compared to the Universal, showing a lovely brown patina and early oxidation.

Lot details
Number of items: 4 grinders
Brands/models: UNIVERSAL no. 3, LE SUPER no. 2, PARIS PERFECTION no. 3 and JOLP
Materials: cast iron, metal and wood
Operation: vintage crank mechanisms
Mounting: traditional screw systems for table or work surface
Crank handles: wooden
Total weight: approximately 6 kg
Dimensions: the photographs with a ruler help gauge the dimensions of each piece; the largest model Universal stands about 30 cm tall
Era: early/mid 20th century for the set, with some variants possibly older
Origin: mainly France/Europe, with the American-type Universal model
Condition
Vintage condition, with strong original patina.
The four grinders show normal signs of their age and previous use: oxidation, rust traces, cast iron wear, old marks and metal patina.
The wooden handles also show signs of use and aging.
The mechanisms, screws, cranks and internal elements are present. Functionality has not been tested in depth; the items are therefore sold as shown in the photographs.
No restoration or refurbishment has been performed. This presentation preserves their authentic appearance and beautiful old patina.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and precisely show the condition of the four pieces.