Any idea what this is... help

[RadarTech]

sausage and meat tenderizer....

 

[dave1949]

Definitely not a tractor attachment LOL

Anyway, a friend sent me these pics, looking for any clue as to identity and use.

It has D.R.G.M. (Deutsche Reich Gebraumeister) numbers, signifying that it is pre WWII.

Apparently it's really 'Gebrauchmuster', which is similar to a patent mark.
Dave.

 

[jayste]

It's what I need when things won't stay on my fork!

 

[WVBill]

Amish paper shredder

 

[sodamo]

Gotta love the humor

We also considered the sheet metal crimper possibility, but it would seem the sharp blades might cut the metal.

Bone crusher?- interesting

Wonder if "Gebrauchmuster" has any records available, seems the WWII era patent records aren't available

Any more thoughts?

 

[dave1949]

It looks like the throat depth is adjustable for gripping/crushing things of different sizes. The squared-off ends of the lower jaw tines is a clue - no idea of what though. I guess it could crush small bones, but doesn't look very efficient for doing that.
Dave.

 

[WVBill]

I noticed "D.R.G.M. (and a number)" stamped inside one of the handles.

I Googled it:
Deutsches Reich Gebrauchsmuster (German Reich Registered Design)

It's like a patent number from pre-war Germany.

If you Google D.R.G.M. plus the number you might get a hit that leads you to the answer.

Let us know....

 

[zythinl]

I donno what it is but it looks like it would work good for cutting up carrots

 

[Egon]

Could it have anything to do with grafting grape vines?

 

[jimmyj]

OK this is making me nutso. I've googled all sorts of antique forums and so on and nothing. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA...I gotta know what that thing is....aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!:confused2: