1973.46.6.1a (Tool)

Metal rotary mincer with wooden handle. Handle is carved to comfortably fit in the hand with a slight flare at the top to prevent the user's hand from slipping up towards the blades, it has been painted a light green. The metal head has a frame made out of thick, steel wire with ten circular blades attached at the top; the blades are evenly spaced and divided by a slotted metal guard that is designed with a hinge, allowing it to move and adjust slightly for optimal use. Rust is visible on all ten blades with varying degrees of severity, there is also some rust present on the wire frame and part of the hinge mechanism of the guard; wood shows some minimal signs of wear, slight scarring and a few areas in which the original wood is visible through the paint.