Hand crank drill press?

[garwein]

Anyone have any idea what this is? When I cranked the handle, the bit holder spun and wobbled, almost like it would be mixing or reaming something inside the little metal bucket that is attached.

[garwein]

The only thing stamped on it says 50-60 turns per min. On the handle. Seems to be missing its plaque on the front.

[Bill Houghton]

Looks like a kitchen device of some kind - mixer or something.  Slow food milkshakes?

[JohnD]

Looks a lot like a cream seperator. Should be some shiny bowls, cones, and other parts to be complete I think. They often had a bell that rang at a certain speed, or some other gizmo to insure turning at the proper speed to get the proper function.

[wvtools]

Looks a lot like a cream seperator. Should be some shiny bowls, cones, and other parts to be complete I think. They often had a bell that rang at a certain speed, or some other gizmo to insure turning at the proper speed to get the proper function.

I think you are right about this one.  The speed marked on it is the key.  It is harder to identify with so many of the tin parts missing.

[Northwoods]

I don't see any place for milk to enter or cream to exit. I'll get with mixer of some sort.