Hand Cranked Collection

Clothes Wringer, c. 1939. Creator: Herndon Hightower
Clothes Wringer, c. 1939

Potato Grinder, c. 1940. Creator: Doris Hollingsworth
Potato Grinder, c. 1940

Meat Grinder, c. 1936. Creator: Paul Ward
Meat Grinder, c. 1936

Butter Churn, c. 1936. Creator: Paul Ward
Butter Churn, c. 1936

Butter Churn, c. 1939. Creator: Paul Ward
Butter Churn, c. 1939

Wheelwright's Drill, 1935/1942. Creator: Joseph L. Boyd
Wheelwright's Drill, 1935/1942

Popcorn Popper, c. 1940. Creator: Oscar Bluhme
Popcorn Popper, c. 1940

Coffee Mill, c. 1940. Creator: Milton Bevier
Coffee Mill, c. 1940

Spice Sifter, 1935/1942. Creator: Stanley Chin
Spice Sifter, 1935/1942

Butter Churn, c. 1942. Creator: Harold Ballerd
Butter Churn, c. 1942

Coffee Grinder, 1937. Creator: Dayton Brown
Coffee Grinder, 1937

Coffee Mill, c. 1937. Creator: Frank C. Barks
Coffee Mill, c. 1937

Coffee Mill, 1935/1942. Creator: Frank C. Barks
Coffee Mill, 1935/1942

Jean Rameau - Master hurdy-gurdy player
Jean Rameau (1852-1931) - Master hurdy-gurdy player, multi-instrumentist and songwriter from central France (Berry). The hurdy-gurdy is a stringed instrument that produces sound by a hand

The International Exhibition: Robinson's cask-cleaning machine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Robinson's cask-cleaning machine, 1862. A...machine...especially adapted for breweries and vinegar and chemical works...It consists of two frames or rings

Coffee Roaster, c. 1939. Creator: Claude Marshall
Coffee Roaster, c. 1939

Fluting Iron, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Lon Cronk
Fluting Iron, 1935/1942

Dough Mixer, c. 1940. Creator: Roger Deats
Dough Mixer, c. 1940

Fluting Iron, c. 1941. Creator: Lon Cronk
Fluting Iron, c. 1941

Coffee Grinder, c. 1940. Creator: Richard Taylor
Coffee Grinder, c. 1940

Bologna Stuffer, c. 1938. Creator: Richard Taylor
Bologna Stuffer, c. 1938

Coffee Mill, c. 1941. Creator: Archie Thompson
Coffee Mill, c. 1941

Sewing Machine, c. 1940. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Sewing Machine, c. 1940

Coffee Mill, c. 1940. Creator: Lelah Nelson
Coffee Mill, c. 1940

Grinder, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Grinder, 1935/1942

Pa. German Toy Stamping Mill, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Frances Lichten
Pa. German Toy Stamping Mill, 1935/1942

Clothes Washer, 1940. Creator: Alexander Anderson
Clothes Washer, 1940

Sausage Grinder, c. 1937. Creator: Edward L Loper
Sausage Grinder, c. 1937

Fruit Slicer, c. 1938. Creator: Edward L Loper
Fruit Slicer, c. 1938

Handcarved Toy, c. 1939. Creator: Betty Jean Davis
Handcarved Toy, c. 1939

Turtle, submarine designed by David Bushnell, 1787. Bushnell (1742-1824) built the Turtle, the first American submarine, in 1776

American vessel Turtle (1776), the first submarine to be used in war, 19th century. Designed by David Bushnell (1742-1824)

Crane with gears C017 / 3479
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing an illustration of a hand cranked crane showing a system of gears. When two gears of unequal number of teeth are combined

Crane with gears C017 / 3467
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing an illustration of a hand cranked crane showing a system of gears. When two gears of unequal number of teeth are combined

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Step back in time with these hand-cranked marvels from the 1930s and 1940s. From a vintage Coffee Roaster by Claude Marshall to Lon Cronk's Fluting Iron, these creations are true testaments to craftsmanship. Roger Deats' Dough Mixer and Richard Taylor's Bologna Stuffer showcase the ingenuity of their creators, while Archie Thompson's Coffee Mill and Lelah Nelson's Coffee Mill take us on a journey through the art of grinding coffee beans. John H. Tercuzzi's Sewing Machine brings nostalgia for simpler times, while Nicholas Amantea's Grinder adds a touch of elegance to any kitchen. Frances Lichten's Pa. German Toy Stamping Mill offers a glimpse into traditional toys that entertained generations. And let us not forget Alexander Anderson's Clothes Washer, which revolutionized laundry days. These hand-cranked wonders transport us to an era where creativity met functionality, reminding us of the beauty found in everyday objects.