{"product_id":"antique-french-peugeot-freres-wooden-coffee-grinder-with-brass-hopper-early-20th-century","title":"Antique French Peugeot Frères Wooden Coffee Grinder with Brass Hopper – Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming early 20th-century French manual coffee grinder by Peugeot Frères, featuring a traditional wooden box, a brass-toned domed hopper and a hand-operated iron crank with wooden handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front retains its original oval Peugeot Frères lion badge, marked Valentigney (Doubs), while the metal hopper bears the manufacturer's ''Breveté Déposé'' marking. The wooden case displays a warm, naturally aged patina, with a small drawer originally designed to collect freshly ground coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its traditional construction, beautifully aged materials and unmistakable French character, this piece makes a distinctive addition to a collected kitchen or an antique coffee mill collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Peugeot Frères\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition, with age-related wear and patina to the wood and metal. The grinding mechanism shows rust and heavy signs of use. Sold for decorative purposes only; not suitable for food preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Width: 20.5 cm \/ 8.1 in\u003cbr\u003e- Depth: 14.5 cm \/ 5.7 in\u003cbr\u003e- Height: 21.5 cm \/ 8.5 in (including handle)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 kg \/ 2.09 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior images are shown for visual context only. Decorative accessories not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Insurance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item will be carefully packed and shipped fully insured.\u003cbr\u003eShipping costs and any applicable import duties or taxes are calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Lune Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58902955491659,"sku":"CA0151","price":295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/9645\/9595\/files\/IMG_7854.jpg?v=1792424376","url":"https:\/\/maisonlunecollection.com\/products\/antique-french-peugeot-freres-wooden-coffee-grinder-with-brass-hopper-early-20th-century","provider":"Maison Lune Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}