Vintage cast‑iron hand‑crank grinder with separate metal bowl / hopper (Polar Separators Ltd nameplate)

Lot: vintage cast‑iron hand‑crank grinder sold with its separate metal bowl/hopper. Strong visual features include the original cast‑iron body with remaining green/red paint, a wooden crank handle, visible internal gearset and a nameplate reading “Polar Separators Ltd.” The bowl is a large separate metal hopper showing the expected patina and service wear — this is a solid candidate for restoration, display or light use after service.

Who will want this: collectors of kitchenalia and industrial antiques, prop stylists, restorers and makers who want an original manual grinder with character. The crank turns and grinds when operated; buyers after a working vintage piece or a restoration project will find good mechanical bones, while decorators will appreciate the aged paint and visible nameplate as display detail.

• Includes: one cast‑iron hand grinder (base, gearing and crank) plus one separate metal bowl/hopper — sold together.
• Condition: well used with heavy surface wear, chipped and flaking paint, surface rust and patina on metal surfaces; bowl has dents and scuffs.
• Measurements: not measured (see photos).
• Working status: crank was tested and it turns and grinds (listed as “worked last time”). Internal grinding parts are present but some parts are loose or worn and may need attention.
• Known faults: chipped/peeling paint, surface rust, dents/scuffs to bowl; some internal parts observed loose/missing; no guarantees on complete internal burr condition.