My Grandfather Kept This Clamped to His Kitchen Table, and Every Real Cook Knows What It Does

help identify it.
Check the clamp
Is there a large screw or clamp under the body? Many hand grinders were designed to be fixed to the edge of a table or counter, so the cook could turn the crank with both hands and some strength.
Look at the front
Is there a round plate with holes? A ring nut? A cutting blade with several arms? These are the parts that actually do the grinding.
Examine the crank
Does the handle turn? Is the knob made of wood? Is the arm bent or straight?
On many old machines, the wooden knob is worn smooth by years of use.
Look for markings
Turn the machine around and check the metal surfaces. Old grinders often have a size number embossed on them, such as No. 5, No. 8, or No. 10, along with a brand name or a place of manufacture.
The size