Antique E.C. Simmons Keen Kutter KK22 Cast Iron Meat Grinder USA 1906 Patent For Sale

Antique E.C. Simmons Keen Kutter KK22 hand-crank meat grinder or food chopper, made in the USA. This heavy cast-iron tabletop grinder features the distinctive Keen Kutter shield trademark, a wooden crank handle, and an integrated screw clamp for attaching it to the edge of a table or work surface.
The body is marked:
E.C. SimmonsKeen KutterUSAKK22Pat. May 29, 1906
CONDITION:Antique pre-owned condition with surface wear, darkening, oxidation, and aged patina consistent with use and age. The wooden handle shows finish wear. The crank turns smoothly by hand and the internal blade/cutting mechanism appears to move as intended; however, the grinder has not been tested by processing meat or other food.
The crank handle is permanently retained and does not detach, but this does not interfere with turning or operation. The tabletop clamp screw turns properly. Please review all photos closely for condition and included components. Any intended food use would require thorough cleaning, inspection, and sanitizing by the buyer.
FEATURES:• Genuine E.C. Simmons Keen Kutter kitchen tool• KK22 model• Marked USA• May 29, 1906 patent date• Heavy cast-iron construction• Hand-crank operation with wooden handle• Built-in tabletop clamp• Crank and internal cutting mechanism move by hand• Approximately 11 inches overall with crank positioned as photographed• Grinder body approximately 6 inches across• Hopper opening approximately 3 inches across
A desirable piece for collectors of Keen Kutter tools, early American kitchenware, primitive farmhouse décor, cast-iron utensils, or antique food-preparation equipment. It would make an excellent display piece in a farmhouse kitchen, restaurant, butcher-shop display, or collection of early household tools.