Popeil Chop O Matic New Giant Food Chopper Appraisal

Popeil Chop-O-Matic New Giant Food Chopper

This is a vintage Popeil Brothers 'Chop-O-Matic' New Giant Food Chopper, a mid-century kitchen gadget famous for its early television promotion. The item consists of a mechanical food chopper housed within its original cardboard packaging. The chopper features a plunger-style mechanism with a green plastic handle knob extending from a metal spring shaft. The base likely contains the rotating stainless steel zigzag blades characteristic of this model. The original box is constructed of cardboard with a grey linen-patterned print, featuring red and black typography typical of 1950s-1960s graphic design. Text on the box identifies it as the 'New Giant' model with 'Stainless Steel Automatic Rotating Blades'. Regarding condition, the box shows significant signs of age and wear including creasing, edge fraying, and a torn top flap. There is visible staining and surface grime on both the box and the surrounding environment, suggesting long-term storage in a utility area. The presence of the original box, even in worn condition, adds value for mid-century Americana collectors. This item represents a high point in post-war industrial design for domestic labor-saving devices.