Vintage Universal No. 2 Food & Meat Chopper Cast‎ Iron Hand Crank w Box mannual

mostly 30s-50s  Vintage Universal No. 2 food and meat chopper made of solid cast iron with hand-crank operation. Manufactured in the USA by Universal Chopper Division, Union Mfg. Co., New Britain, Connecticut. This is the classic clamp-on countertop model commonly used for meat, vegetables, nuts, and sausage preparation.  Includes original Universal box and all visible components shown in photos. Metal shows honest age-appropriate wear and patina consistent with vintage use. Wood handle is intact and turns smoothly. Clamp functions properly and secures well to a table or counter.  A great piece for collectors, farmhouse or rustic kitchen display, or practical use for traditional food preparation. No modern reproductions match the weight and durability of these early Universal models.  Please review all photos for condition