{"product_id":"antique-universal-no-00-food-chopper-l-f-c-new-britain-connecticut","title":"ANTIQUE UNIVERSAL NO. 00 FOOD CHOPPER – L.F. \u0026 C. NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eAdd authentic turn-of-the-century character to your kitchen or farmhouse display with this antique Universal No. 00 hand-crank food chopper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eManufactured in New Britain, Connecticut, by Landers, Frary \u0026amp; Clark, this compact cast-metal grinder was designed to clamp onto the edge of a table or countertop. The No. 00 was the smallest model in the Universal Food Chopper line, which was introduced in the late 1890s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eIt retains its hand crank, wooden handle, table clamp, tightening screw, and front cutting assembly. Raised cast markings include “UNIVERSAL,” “00,” and “L.F. \u0026amp; C. New Britain, Conn. U.S.A.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eCondition: Antique preowned condition with oxidation, patina, scratches, finish loss, small rust spots, and wear consistent with substantial age and previous use. The wooden handle also shows age-related discoloration and wear. No obvious cracks or major breaks were observed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eThe crank and clamp should be tested before use. Due to its age, oxidation, and unknown metal finish, this piece is being offered as a decorative antique collectible rather than a food-safe kitchen appliance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ePerfect for farmhouse décor, a vintage kitchen display, restaurant styling, photography props, or an antique culinary-tool collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sassy BootieQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43245672857809,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6496\/2769\/files\/3C06048C-58DE-45D6-ADB7-E9CE8413B8ED.jpg?v=1786748825","url":"https:\/\/sassybootieq.com\/en-ca\/products\/antique-universal-no-00-food-chopper-l-f-c-new-britain-connecticut","provider":"Sassy BootieQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}