The #5393 is the style of the jar, and the numbers below that tell us the glass mold number (13) and the plant (F). Hazel Atlas glass has a distinct “H over A” mark that the company began using around 1923. Identifying this nut chopper was quite easy to do because it is very clearly marked, and the manufacturer’s marks are well-known. It’s easily removed to be cleaned or wiped off.

The bottom of the jar has a disk that is used to stop the chopper from going all the way down to the glass. Hazel Atlas Glass Jar – Nutmeat Grinder #5393. The glass jar also has some handy marks for measuring on it. Similar 1950’s nut choppers by Hazel Atlas Glass may have a red handle or even a natural handle that is similar but slightly different from the one we have here. Our nut chopper looks like it had a painted red zinc lid at one point, but naturally over the years the metal rusts and the paint wears off the more and more the nut chopper is used and washed. If you were feeling ambitious enough, it could also be restored into being functional – maybe not for food as the zinc lid is quite rustly, but for chopping other things you might want to for crafty purposes – maybe old broken crayons or candle wax pieces! Zinc lid and handle of this style nut chopper.

It’s not in the greatest of condition, and certainly not terribly valuable, but it definitely makes for a great vintage kitchen decoration. This is a 1950’s vintage nut chopper made by Hazel Atlas Glass that we salvaged from being crushed in the scrap pile. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive a commission when you make a purchase from one of our links to sites such as eBay and others.

Vintage nut chopper