{"product_id":"moulin-japy","title":"Vintage Japy Frères Wooden Manual Coffee Grinder, c. 1920s–1940s","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic vintage manual coffee grinder by Japy Frères, featuring a solid wooden body, metal hopper, and original hand-crank mechanism. Japy Frères was one of France’s most important 19th- and early-20th-century industrial manufacturers, renowned for producing robust and well-engineered domestic objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly functional and decorative object, well suited for use in a kitchen or as a characterful accent in a curated vintage interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Japy Frères\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1777 in the Franche-Comté region of eastern France, Japy Frères began as a pioneering family workshop specializing in clock components at a time when precision mechanics were transforming European industry. Over the 19th century, the company grew into one of France’s most innovative industrial manufacturers, producing not only celebrated timepieces but also domestic objects, hardware, and finely engineered household goods. Known for their technical ingenuity and reliable mechanisms, Japy Frères pieces reflect the spirit of early industrial modernity — where craftsmanship met mechanical progress. Their workshops in Beaucourt and surrounding towns became emblematic of French industrial excellence. Today, objects bearing the Japy Frères name evoke both the romance of 19th-century craftsmanship and the dawn of modern manufacturing in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis grinder is preserved in excellent vintage condition, showing only minor signs of wear consistent with careful use. The wooden surfaces retain a warm, even patina, while the metal components are clean and well maintained. The crank mechanism turns smoothly, and the pull-out wooden drawer is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 8.46 in (21.5 cm); depth: 6.10 in (15.5 cm); height: 8.07 in (20.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.20 lb (1.00 kg)\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":56181862891851,"sku":"CA0054","price":290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/9645\/9595\/files\/IMG_4251_e2328878-c343-4eba-8bf3-8b0b3550c53c.jpg?v=1770050535","url":"https:\/\/maisonlunecollection.com\/products\/moulin-japy","provider":"Maison Lune Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}