Description
Vintage Royal coffee grinder. This grinder has a very unique design. The ornate design on the canister is embossed, the detail is superb. The canister and the cap are brass. The grinder and catch cup holder are cast iron along with the crank. The crank handle is wood. There is an adjustment on the grinder for texture of the coffee. The canister is secured by installing it to the grinder body and then rotating it 1/4 of a turn. To remove the canister you simply rotate it the opposite direction. It has an offset mounting bracket for securing it to the wall. It may be disassembled for shipping.
Approximate Measurements
The grinder measures 13 1/2" tall and 6" wide and is 7" deep including the handle.
Markings
Royal, Pat April 15 1890, June 5 1894.
Condition
Very good condition for its age. The grinder mechanism still works great. It has some minor to moderate scratches and areas of discoloration, see pictures. See description above for further info on the condition.
Inventory Number 6624