$7,500
Mechanical and articulated points function smoothly when tested.
Rear blade guard is out of true, and rubs slightly against back of blade. Chromed elements have been re-plated as needed. Few small points of loss to enamel of base in keeping with age. Acrylic side tray has been updated. Additional images available upon request.
Applied metal manufacturers mark to slicer: [U.S. Slicing Machine Company Van Berkels Original Improved Patents VBP La Porte, Indiana]. Cast manufacturers mark to base: [U.S. Slicing Machine Co. La Porte, Ind.].
U.S. Slicing Machine Co.
The Netherlands / USA, 1918-1928
enameled cast iron, stainless steel, chrome-plated steel, sharpening stone, acrylic
23 w × 28 d × 51½ h in (58 × 71 × 131 cm)
Provenance: Important Private Collection, Parma, Italy | Private Collection, Chicago
Auctioneer:
Wright
Date:
2017-02-09