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Mincer Collection

"Preserving Tradition: The Timeless Art of Mincing" Step back in time to 1889, where the humble meat mincer made its debut

Background imageMincer Collection: Meat Mincer 1889

Meat Mincer 1889
The Enterprise meat chopper, or mincer, is apparently the best in the world

Background imageMincer Collection: Advert for Follows & Bates winding machines 1900s

Advert for Follows & Bates winding machines 1900s
Various machines from the late 19th Century early 20th century, advertised in The Ironmonger Diary and Text Book, for Follows & Bates in Manchester. Circa 1900

Background imageMincer Collection: 1930s woman cooking in her kitchen

1930s woman cooking in her kitchen
A woman stands at a kitchen pantry or dresser trying out new recipes. Attached to the work service is a hand operated meat mincer. Date: c.1930

Background imageMincer Collection: Corner of one-room cabin belonging to farmer... Priest River Valley, Bonner County, Idaho, 1939

Corner of one-room cabin belonging to farmer... Priest River Valley, Bonner County, Idaho, 1939
Corner of one-room cabin belonging to farmer starting in cut-over area. Priest River Valley, Bonner County, Idaho

Background imageMincer Collection: Possibly: Corner of one-room cabin belonging to farmer... Priest River Valley, Idaho, 1939

Possibly: Corner of one-room cabin belonging to farmer... Priest River Valley, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Corner of one-room cabin belonging to farmer starting in cut-over area. Priest River Valley, Bonner County, Idaho]

Background imageMincer Collection: Enterprise Congress Worlds Fair (chromolitho)

Enterprise Congress Worlds Fair (chromolitho)
3105589 Enterprise Congress Worlds Fair (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enterprise Congress Worlds Fair)

Background imageMincer Collection: Scene at La Tour d Argent Restaurant

Scene at La Tour d Argent Restaurant
PWI83618 Scene at La Tour d Argent Restaurant by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Background imageMincer Collection: Advert for Geo. Salter & Co. household items Advert for Geo. Salter & Co

Advert for Geo. Salter & Co. household items Advert for Geo. Salter & Co
Selection of household specialities, available from Geo. Salter & Co. in West Bromwich. Date: 1887

Background imageMincer Collection: Mincing Beef

Mincing Beef
Minced beef coming out of the mincing machine onto a metal plate. Date: 1960s

Background imageMincer Collection: Transubstantiation C1840

Transubstantiation C1840
Mary, in Heaven, feeds Jesus into a mincer, so that pieces of his flesh come out as wafers for use in the Mass Date: circa 1840

Background imageMincer Collection: Advert for H. W Garrard & Son domestic equipment 1889

Advert for H. W Garrard & Son domestic equipment 1889
Domestic machinery including a rotary knife - cleaning machine and a mincer machine. 1889

Background imageMincer Collection: Joyce Green Hospital - main kitchen

Joyce Green Hospital - main kitchen
Main kitchen on east side at the Joyce Green Smallpox Hospital at Long Reach near Dartford. Uniformed staff prepare food in large coppers. A man operates a mincer. Enamel jugs hang on the wall

Background imageMincer Collection: A selection of mincers, mashers and marmalade cutters

A selection of mincers, mashers and marmalade cutters

Background imageMincer Collection: Cocktail Chic 1937

Cocktail Chic 1937
Spanish fashions for sunny afternoons in cocktail bars: black self-sriped jacket and pleated skirt, trousers and collarless jacket, grey check jacket with over-stitching


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"Preserving Tradition: The Timeless Art of Mincing" Step back in time to 1889, where the humble meat mincer made its debut. This revolutionary invention, known as the Meat Mincer 1889, forever changed the way we prepare our meals. Fast forward to the early 1900s and an advert for Follows & Bates winding machines catches your eye. Amongst their impressive lineup of machinery, a trusty meat mincer stands proudly, showcasing its versatility in various industries. Transport yourself to a cozy kitchen in the 1930s, where a woman skillfully operates her meat mincer. With determination and precision, she transforms chunks of beef into perfectly minced meat for her family's nourishment. Venturing further into history brings us to Priest River Valley in Bonner County, Idaho. In Dorothea Lange's poignant photograph from 1939, we catch a glimpse of a one-room cabin belonging to a hardworking farmer. Perhaps hidden within this rustic abode lies an essential tool - the ever-reliable mincer - helping sustain their livelihood amidst challenging times. Meanwhile, at Enterprise Congress Worlds Fair (chromolitho), attendees marvel at innovative household items like never before. Amidst this sea of wonders is undoubtedly an exhibit dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge advancements in food preparation – including none other than the indispensable meat mincer. In bustling Parisian streets during La Tour d'Argent Restaurant's heyday, patrons indulge in exquisite cuisine prepared with utmost care and attention to detail. Behind those restaurant doors lies yet another testament to culinary excellence – chefs utilizing top-of-the-line equipment such as finely crafted meat mincers. Geo. Salter & Co. , renowned purveyors of quality household items since time immemorial; their adverts speak volumes about their commitment towards providing efficient tools for every home cook's needs. A prominent feature among these advertisements? You guessed it – Geo. Salter & Co. 's reliable and durable meat mincers.