This authentic Peugeot Frères manual coffee grinder is a classic example of early French utilitarian design, combining solid craftsmanship with enduring functionality. Made in France in the early 20th century, it features a dovetailed wooden box, original metal grinding mechanism, and a turned wooden handle.
The grinder bears the brass Peugeot Frères plaque marked “Valentigney (Doubs)”. Designed for daily use, this grinder remains fully functional while also serving as a charming decorative object.
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 vintage condition. Fully functional. Light wear, patina, and a few small, old woodworm exit holes to the wood, consistent with age and typical of early 20th-century utilitarian pieces. No active infestation. Structurally sound.
Approx. dimensions
Width: 7.87 in (20 cm); depth: 5.51 in (14 cm); height: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)
Approx. weight
1.61 lb (0.73 kg)
Shipping & Insurance
This item will be carefully packed and shipped fully insured.
Shipping costs and any applicable import duties or taxes are calculated at checkout.
