There is something immutable about the form of a coffee grinder. This one is a beautiful illustration of that. A square body of dark-stained wood, a tilting gilded brass cup, an angled crank with a turned wooden knob, and a sliding coffee drawer at the bottom. Everything is there, in its just proportion, with that quiet solidity of objects built to last. The brass cup, convex and gilded, catches the light with a particular warmth. It opens by tilting to reveal the grinding mechanism, which is intact. The drawer, for its part, slides effortlessly and once held the freshly ground coffee, ready for the morning coffee pot. No visible manufacturer's mark. The shape, proportions, and materials suggest French or German production from the late 19th or early 20th century. A kitchen object that has become a decorative piece, without having lost any of its character. The wood bears the marks of time, scratches and scuffs from use, an antique patina. The brass is tarnished, uncleaned, with age spots. The mechanism is complete. The crank knob shows slight wear. The whole is stable and cohesive. Placed on an old kitchen counter, a rustic shelf, or a dining room sideboard, this grinder stands out as a piece with character. It naturally converses with copper objects, rustic earthenware, or antique utensils in an interior with a chic flea market aesthetic.
Additional details:
- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Style: Brocante chic
- Colour: Foncé
- Period: fin du XIXe siècle ou du début du XXe