Vintage "La Nuova Altea Lusso" Manual Pasta Machine – Milano, Italy (1960s) A beautiful, authentic piece of mid-century Italian kitchen history: a vintage manual pasta machine manufactured by **La Nuova Altea** in Milano, Italy. This robust machine is a stunning example of mechanical engineering from the 1960s, combining elegant design with practical utility. The machine is crafted from heavy-duty chrome-plated steel and features a warm brass/amber patina on its base plates, highlighting its age and history. It is a completely self-contained unit featuring three built-in roller functions (flat rolling for lasagna, wide cutting for fettuccine, and fine cutting for spaghetti) operated by moving the included detachable hand crank into the designated side sockets. An engraving on the front features the elegant cursive signature *"la nuova altea / MADE IN ITALY"*, while the lower front displays the iconic stamped triangular logo of the Milanese manufacturer with its classic chef caricature. A true collector's item or a retro centerpiece for a vintage-themed kitchen. Key Technical Specifications & Features * **Brand:** La Nuova Altea Lusso * **Origin:** Milano, Italy * **Era:** Circa 1960s * **Material:** Chrome-plated steel body, metal gear interior, plastic-handled crank * **Serial Number:** 12 978 (stamped on the brass bottom plate) * **Mechanics:** 1 smooth roller set (adjustable thickness via a lateral numbered dial) and 2 integrated cutter sets Dimensions : 16 cm × 37 cm × 19 cm Condition * **Overall:** Very good vintage condition with signs of age and use. * **Cosmetics:** The chrome finish remains highly reflective, presenting a natural age patina and minor oxidation spots on the underside plates—perfectly consistent with an authentic mid-century kitchen tool. * **Mechanicals:** The hand crank slots smoothly into all three drive sockets. The internal metal rollers and gears turn freely when operated. * **Completeness:** Includes the original body and the original detachable hand crank. (Table clamp/table vice is not included). The product will be professionally packed and sent safely to your address by local post. The pictures of the product are made with the highest possible resolution, precisely to capture possible small defects (small scratches, stains, defect), the pictures are part of the product description.