grinder for sale
I’m letting go of one my favorite antique grinders.
This is a big Peugeot Freres A2 cast iron coffee grinder I picked up last year. It probably dates from 1890-1910. It has large conical burrs that are a bit bigger than a silver dollar and are reasonably sharp. The grinding action is smooth and satisfying. It is steampunk sexy, heavy, and looks really cool.
I’ve used this for brewing coffee at home and as an absurdly overkill roadtrip grinder. Not the most even grind quality but has worked decent for immersion brewing (eva solo) and gold cone. I had dreams of retrofitting new burrs to it and using it for a burningman theme camp project, but unless I sell it I probably can’t afford burningman anyhow.
Paint is original but fading. The drawer is original but missing its badge. Original bolt cap is gone (it came with a brass eagle that I removed for photos). Here is the heystuff page for it if you’re interested. I’m asking $550. Shoot me email if you have questions.
Tags: antique, coffee grinder, forsale
July 18th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
What does it say around the collar, and what do you mean about the missing badge, and last but not least the eagle, was it original, or added later. Thanks in advance Susan
July 18th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
collar reads “S.G.D.G. PEUGEOT FRERES BREVETES” and “A” and “2″ in each corners.
I have seen photos of others that have a small logo plate affixed to the wooden drawer just above the knob. maybe that was not universal as I don’t see any indication that something is missing.
the eagle looked to be a different quality of metal and wear and other photos I’ve seen show a smaller unornamented knob on top.
happy to provide additional pics if needed…
September 10th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
i have what looks like a pepper grinder from this maker withwhat looks like perose france also with the peugeot brevetes…anyone heard of this please reply thru my e-mail addy.
thank you
lynn
p.s. it is brass
October 22nd, 2009 at 12:33 pm
UPDATE - grinder is sold and has gone to a good home.
February 11th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Actually, this grinder was made between 1930-35. Earlier P F cast iron grinders looked similar, but were heavier looking.