Who was the founder of Spong and co?
1856 At the age of 16, James Osborn founded Spong and Co operating from 226 High Holborn, London, a company manufacturing hardware and wirework. The works were in Emerald Street, London, making economic household utensils or, as they were then called, “domestic machinery”.
What makes an antique coffee mill an antique?
Antique mills are only made from glass, cast iron or wood. If you find a coffee mill made from plastic, that is a sure sign its post 1950 and it’s a replica.
When did Spong and co start making sausages?
1895 Spong and Co were still manufacturing the ‘Original Sausage and General Mincing Machine’, plus a further four mincing machines that had been developed over the intervening years. Two coffee and/or spice mills were also developed.
When did Spong and co start making mincers?
1882 Spong and Co proved to be manufacturing leaders in their field boasting sales of 200,000 mincers by 1882.
Where did the Spong coffee grinder come from?
LTD NO. 4 IRON COFFEE GRINDER MADE IN ENGLAND Vintage Spong Mincer- Suction Base- Stainless Steel Cutters. Great Rare Vintage 1910’s Spong & CO. England Coffee Grinder Made in England Vintage Spong Coffee Grinder, Cast Iron Wall Mounted Hand Crank Mill No.1 SPONG MINCER 25.
What was the name of Spong and co?
Spong and Co Ltd, which had become known as Spong Holdings plc, successfully continued to operate the two other sections of its business, the wire works and the printing business.
How many mincers did Spong and co make?
During his lifetime, Spong raised patents on over one hundred labour saving and safety devices and “Spong & Co proved to be manufacturing leaders in this field boasting sales of 200,000 mincers by 1882.”
How many Spong coffee grinders does Neil have?
Neil has four Spongs, as he calls them, and has a number of Google and eBay alerts working for him so he can complete his set. As design icons they are beautiful objects, but the cup of coffee they contribute to completes the deal.
