{"product_id":"antique-french-peugeot-freres-wooden-coffee-grinder-with-gold-tone-hopper-early-20th-century","title":"Antique French Peugeot Frères Wooden Coffee Grinder with Gold-Tone Hopper – Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn attractive early 20th-century French manual coffee grinder by Peugeot Frères, featuring a traditional wooden body, a distinctive gold-tone domed metal hopper and a curved hand crank with a dark wooden handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front retains its oval Peugeot Frères plaque, bearing the famous lion emblem, the inscription Modèle Déposé and the manufacturer's location, Valentigney (Doubs), France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts warm wooden finish, decorative metalwork and classic proportions make it a charming addition to a French country kitchen, vintage interior or collection of antique household objects.\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\u003eVery good antique condition externally, with age-related wear, a small crack and minor chip to the base. Gold-tone metalwork appears repainted. The grinding mechanism shows rust and heavy use; for decorative purposes only, not suitable for food use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Width: 22 cm \/ 8.66 in\u003cbr\u003e- Depth: 15 cm \/ 5.91 in\u003cbr\u003e- Height: 22 cm \/ 8.66 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.89 kg \/ 1.96 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":58903379968331,"sku":"CA0104","price":295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/9645\/9595\/files\/IMG_7923.jpg?v=1792427822","url":"https:\/\/maisonlunecollection.com\/products\/antique-french-peugeot-freres-wooden-coffee-grinder-with-gold-tone-hopper-early-20th-century","provider":"Maison Lune Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}