Why did John Lewis buy an antique coffee grinder?
It’s always a grind for collector of vintage coffee grinders — and that just the way John Lewis likes it. It’s always a grind for collector of vintage coffee grinders — and that just the way John Lewis likes it. Wanting a decoration for his kitchen is why John Lewis bought his first antique coffee grinder.
What kind of coffee grinder looks like a box?
This style of antique coffee grinder is literally shaped like a box. The shopkeeper turns the crank on top of the box to grind the coffee beans, and the box beneath stores approximately one pound of coffee. The box style vintage coffee mill is easier to use when it has a handle on the side.
When was the cast iron coffee grinder made?
“Of the grinders I have, the only one I use is a cast iron one from the late 1890s, manufactured by the Cole’s Company that was in Philadelphia. This is the first grinder that I restored.
When did wall mounted coffee grinders become popular?
Many of the European styled coffee mills look different to what we are used to seeing here in the North America, but their demand by collectors still remains the same. Wall mounted coffee grinders were especially popular from the very late 1800’s through the 1970’s.
Are there different types of antique coffee grinders?
According to bliffinhousecollectibles.com, there are different types of antique coffee grinders including: Wheel grinders: These are large cast iron coffee grinders that were initially designed as a store floor model in the 1870s, and have two grinding wheels. Models with single wheels were patented a few years earlier.
What kind of coffee grinder does John Lewis sell?
Coincidentally,he shares his name with a company in the U.K. that sells modern coffee grinders: John Lewis & Partners. He said a friend of his brought him one of their shopping bags years ago. While Lewis has a hard time playing favorites, there are two in his collection that stand out. “The first is a World War I military grinder.
When did the No 9 coffee grinder come out?
It’s very satisfying to take a heap of rusting junk and turn it back into a desirable piece of Americana. To answer a much asked question, YES… there is a point when something needs to be restored. This is the older version of the No. 9 and did not come with a cover. Patent date on wheels: Dec. 9, 1873.
“Of the grinders I have, the only one I use is a cast iron one from the late 1890s, manufactured by the Cole’s Company that was in Philadelphia. This is the first grinder that I restored.
