An 18th Century Treen Lignum Vitae Coffee Grinder

18th century

Sold by Opus Antiques

Description

A very good 18th century lignum vitae coffee grinder in the shape of a bullet. Pinto describes this shape as being late 1600's but in Treen for the Table they are described as being late 1700's.

The top unscrews to place the coffee beans in and then a folding handle which is stored in the bottom compartment fits on the top to turn the steel cogs inside. The coffee is collected in the bottom compartment. This antique treen coffee grinder is in excellent condition with a very good colour and patina as well. It measures approx 25cm h x 6.5cm w at the base, C1780

For more information on coffee grinders see our blog https://www.opusantiques.co.uk/product-page/antique-treen-coffee-grinder

Physical Dimensions

Height

25cm (9.84")

Width

6cm (2.36")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA532317

Dealers Notes

Own a piece of history

Description

A very good 18th century lignum vitae coffee grinder in the shape of a bullet.

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Pinto describes this shape as being late 1600's but in Treen for the Table they are described as being late 1700's.

Opus Antiques

The top unscrews to place the coffee beans in and then a folding handle which is stored in the bottom compartment fits on the top to turn the steel cogs inside. The coffee is collected in the bottom compartment. This antique treen coffee grinder is in excellent condition with a very good colour and patina as well. It measures approx 25cm h x 6.5cm w at the base, C1780

For more information on coffee grinders see our blog https://www.opusantiques.co.uk/product-page/antique-treen-coffee-grinder

Physical Dimensions

Height

25cm (9.84")

Width

6cm (2.36")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref