{"product_id":"vintage-french-peugeot-freres-coffee-grinder-with-original-box-mid-20th-century","title":"Vintage French Peugeot Frères Coffee Grinder with Original Box – Mid-20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully preserved vintage French manual coffee grinder by Peugeot Frères, complete with its original protective packaging bearing the iconic Peugeot lion emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in France, this charming grinder features a cream-painted metal body, warm natural wood accents, a hand-operated steel crank with wooden handle, and a removable front drawer for collecting freshly ground coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts understated design reflects the practical elegance of mid-20th-century French household objects, combining reliable mechanical construction with timeless decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly appealing is the survival of its original molded protective packaging, still displaying the Peugeot Frères lion emblem. According to the previous owner, this grinder was once part of an emergency survival kit used by French firefighters (pompiers). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth functional and collectible, it would make a distinctive addition to a vintage kitchen, a coffee enthusiast's collection, or an interior celebrating French industrial design.\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 minor surface marks and signs of age and handling, particularly on the painted metal body. The wooden components are well preserved, and the original Peugeot Frères emblem remains clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grinder appears to have been used very little, if at all. The manual mechanism is functional, although it has not been tested with coffee beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original molded protective packaging is included, showing age-related wear consistent with its vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e (grinder, including handle)\u003cbr\u003e- Width: 20 cm \/ 7.87 in\u003cbr\u003e- Depth: 15 cm \/ 5.91 in\u003cbr\u003e- Height: 20 cm \/ 7.87 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e (grinder): 0.91 kg \/ 2.01 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":58899832176971,"sku":"CA0038","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/9645\/9595\/files\/IMG_8443.jpg?v=1792407592","url":"https:\/\/maisonlunecollection.com\/products\/vintage-french-peugeot-freres-coffee-grinder-with-original-box-mid-20th-century","provider":"Maison Lune Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}