Peugeot Frères Hand-Painted Coffee Grinder, France, Mid-20th Century

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An authentic Peugeot Frères hand-crank coffee grinder, crafted in France and finished with a charming hand-painted floral décor in soft … Read more An authentic Peugeot Frères hand-crank coffee grinder, crafted in France and finished with a charming hand-painted floral décor in soft blue, green, and wheat tones. The wooden body is framed with blue trim and fitted with its original metal grinding mechanism and drawer. The piece retains its warm patina and surface character, reflecting decades of careful domestic use.

This example represents the enduring quality of Peugeot’s engineering combined with a decorative folk-inspired painted finish, making it both a functional object and a collectible decorative piece suitable for kitchen display or rustic interiors.

About Peugeot Frères
Long before the lion emblem became synonymous with automobiles, Peugeot Frères was a family-run steelworks in eastern France, founded in the early 1800s in the Franche-Comté region. What began as a modest forge evolved into one of France’s most respected manufacturers of precision tools and household objects, renowned for the quality of its steel and mechanical ingenuity. In the late 19th century, the company turned its expertise toward coffee grinders, crafting beautifully engineered pieces designed for durability and daily ritual. These grinders were not merely kitchen tools, but expressions of French industrial craftsmanship at a time when coffee culture was becoming an essential part of domestic life. Today, antique Peugeot grinders carry that legacy — blending utility, design, and a tangible link to France’s industrial heritage.

Approx. dimensions
Width: 8.86 in (22.5 cm); Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm); Height: 8.66 in (22 cm)

Approx. weight
2.01 lb (0.91 kg)

Item will be carefully packed and shipped fully insured.

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