A distinctive vintage French manual coffee grinder by Peugeot Frères, featuring a vibrant cobalt-blue painted metal body complemented by warm wooden details.
Made in France, this charming mid-20th-century coffee mill combines a compact geometric form with a traditional hand-operated metal crank, wooden handle, and removable wooden-front drawer. The top bears the raised Peugeot Frères lettering, while the front retains its original lion-emblem maker's label, showing the character of decades past.
The striking blue finish, believed to be a later repaint rather than the original factory color, gives this classic French household object a particularly decorative presence.
Although no longer suitable for grinding coffee due to corrosion within the mechanism, it remains an attractive example of French industrial craftsmanship, ideal for display in a vintage kitchen, farmhouse interior, or collection of traditional coffee mills.
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.
Condition
Very good decorative vintage condition, with a well-preserved, glossy cobalt-blue exterior and minor signs of age and handling.
The metal body appears to have been repainted at some point, and the original Peugeot Frères lion-emblem label shows noticeable wear. The wooden components display natural aging and surface marks consistent with use.
The interior grinding mechanism shows visible rust and corrosion. This grinder is sold strictly as a decorative collectible and is not suitable for food preparation or use as a functioning coffee grinder.
Approx. Dimensions
- Width: 20 cm / 7.87 in
- Depth: 16 cm / 6.30 in
- Height: 23 cm / 9.06 in
Approx. Weight: 0.90 kg / 1.98 lb
Interior images are shown for visual context only. Decorative accessories not included.
Shipping & Insurance
This item will be carefully packed and shipped fully insured.
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