Coffee grinder made by enterprise manufacturing company patent no. Acme was established in 1994 for the purpose of preserving the history and to encourage the collecting of domestic and international antique coffee mills. Here, we discuss the fascinating history of coffee grinders. The earliest form of the meat grinder was handcranked and forced meat into a metal plate that had several small holes, resulting in long, thin strands of meat. Antique coffee mill by dave mills coffee latte art, coffee club, coffee talk. To prepare coffee beans for use, human ingenuity has created hundreds of versions of coffee grinders, and this book is devoted exclusively to them. Alex archbold of curiosity inc walks through of an 1873 enterprise coffee mill. This piece is in excellent condition and is highly collectable. Coffee antiques schiffer book for collectors paperback. Believe it or not, coffee is older than electricity.
As time passed, the handcranked machines became powered by electricity. Gridner is 10 12 x 10 12 base is 16 x 7 12 and weighs approx 14 pounds. The grinder is a waring coffee grinder cg2 i believe. Antique cast iron enterprise 1873 coffee grinder grist mill. Attractive enterprise cast iron small counter top two wheel coffee grinder on its original wooden base. Unfollow enterprise coffee grinder to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. At this same time, nicholas book, living at the sign of the frying pan in st. Top old fashioned coffee grinder deals at mysimon compare. Some were brass, with clear glass hopper for beans on top, a big crank handle on the side, and a wooden drawer at the base to collect the ground coffee. A pricey burr grinder with many positive attributes and a few quirks.
See more ideas about coffee, antique coffee grinder and vintage coffee. Macmillan index of antique coffee mills by joseph e. Up for your consideration is a rare vintage enterprise number 0 cast iron coffee grinder. As this same type frame was used by several grinders, it seems the patent designers sold the use of their design to more than one grinder mills companies. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
The grinder collection alone is the most extensive ever published. May 20, 1999 uncommon grounds tells the story of coffee from its discovery on a hill in ancient abyssinia to the advent of starbucks. Clean and very attractive, w original decals and nice patina to its original paint surface. There wasnt a drawer in the front when we got it, so we had one built. Its always a grind for collector of vintage coffee grinders and he loves it. It is an earlier version of the 100 that is not shown in any of the coffee mill reference books and i have only seen one other complete example.
A coffee grinderboiler design from damascus, syria, in 1665 featured a folding handle and a cupshaped bean bin. Get the best deals on enterprise coffee grinder when you shop the largest online selection at. Antique mills are only made from glass, cast iron or wood. From double wheel coffee grinders and wall mount coffee mills, to coffee roasters and early country store advertising related to coffee. The grinder has a wooden handle and a clamp for attaching to a table or whatever. Coffee grinder parts in collectible coffee grinders. Shardor electric coffee grinder mill for 12 person, grinder for. It has a dial on the side with numbers 1 12 with an up arrow pointing to fine and a down arrow pointing to coarse. It has a dial on the side with numbers 1 12 with an up arrow pointing. The first meat grinder was invented in the nineteenth century by karl drais. Cuisinart sg10 electric spiceandnut grinder, stainlessblack.
The origin of coffee and the invention of coffee grinders. If you are looking for something in particular and you dont see it listed, feel free to ask as i may have it in stock but not shown here. Jan 03, 2020 antique coffee grinders are valuable items and much sought after by collectors and people who love the country kitchen look that comes with having one of these items on display. Wheel diameter 10 34 inches16 14 inches tall with wooden base. New listing original squat 4 enterprise coffee grinder mill known as the knuckle buster 4. Beautiful grinder to display manufactured circa 1898 by philadelphia enterprise mfg co. Please understand we primarily focus on american made coffee grinders, but can refer you to a european coffee grinder club to assist with european grinders. Richard dearman was granted a patent for a new type of english coffee grinder in 1789. If you find a coffee mill made from plastic, that is a sure sign its post 1950 and its a replica. The first sign of a antique coffee grinder, or mill, as enthusiasts call them, is the handle. Do you have any acme or coffee grinder related questions.
Used in the kitchen at sunbury lunatic asylum circa 1890. Additionally, acme receives requests from people wanting to sell their copy. See more ideas about antique coffee grinder, coffee and vintage coffee. If you werent aware, the history of the humble coffee grinder goes back a lot farther than one might expect. We bought an old enterprise coffee grinder at an antique auction. He said there are also books about coffee grinders that have lots of. We provide 20 for you about history on enterprise meat grinders page 1. I love a good cup of coffee, so its only natural that i would buy an antique coffee mill. This coffee grinder measures about 14 12 high, the wheels have a diameter of 10 34. American alexander duncan moore was granted a patent for an improved type of coffee grinder in 18. Get the best deal for enterprise coffee grinder from the largest online selection at. This tale is rather extensive, so please use this table of contents to navigate this article. Reference material books association of coffee mill.
This coffee history buff cant say that she knows the correct answer to this question, but it is a curious thing to snack on. Good condition wheels turn perfect, all parts move easily. The first electric coffee grinder was created in 1938 but didnt become popular until the 1950s, which is when the hand powered coffee mills stopped being produced. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Another sure sign of a antique coffee mill is the materials its made out of. The patent for 1291873 is a design patent for the frame or stand of the grinder. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. A burr mill, or burr grinder, is a mill used to grind hard, small food products between two revolving abrasive surfaces separated by a distance usually set by the user. Reference material books macmillan index of antique coffee mills by joseph e. I just got the grinder today and all the pieces are there but there are no instructions and my parents never used it for a french press. Can you tell me more about these larger coffee millswho made them and when. Tulies street in london, publicized himself as the only man known to make mills that could grind coffee to powder.
Michael white is a founder of the association of coffee mill enthusiasts and the author of early american coffee mills. How to recognizing and refinishing antiques for pleasure and profit. Philadelphia pennsylvania victorian 18801900s hand painted in mid 1900s onceupntym 5 out of 5 stars. Although many purchase an antique grinder as a decoration, many are fully functional and used every day. Mywebsite home association of coffee mill enthusiasts. The first spice grinder turkish and persian coffee.
Vintage cast iron enterprise number 0 coffee grinder. From grinders to coffee cans, posters to coffee makers, this is a varied collection of over 100 years of coffee antiques from around the world, ranging from the most mundane to the most exotic. Macmillan, the macmillan index is currently out of print and no longer available through acme. With 600 quality color photographs, the authors direct a marvelous tour of the best and most sought after examples from around the world. Jun 23, 20 i love these, and actually own an enterprise no. Know your grinder here, we discuss the fascinating history of coffee grinders. Antique coffee grinders association of coffee mill enthusiasts a. Sep 23, 2017 antique cast iron enterprise coffee grinder mill.
Acme was created as a central repository for the sharing of knowledge, securing authentic parts pertaining to the repair, and restoration of antique coffee mills. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. His invention was the beginning of the wall mounted coffee mill. Even before its current zenith of popularity, coffee has been a favorite beverage worldwide for centuries. Its pictured in an 1889 enterprise catalog and on a trade card, c. The first american patent for an improved coffee grinder was granted to thomas bruff sr. Replacement parts are always difficult to find, but we do have some limited resources and can try to help you with grinder identification or locating parts. A coffee grinder boiler design from damascus, syria, in 1665 featured a folding handle and a cupshaped bean bin. Although most sellers today call the enterprise no. The most collectible type of coffee grinder is the wall mounted variety made of cast iron.
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