Antique Coffee Grinders - History In A Bean

Antique coffee grinders are a good, attractive alternative to modern grinders. Not only do they look great, but they don't over-heat the coffee. And they are much less noisy than their modern counterparts.

There is nothing like the aroma of freshly ground beans. Even non-coffee lovers like the smell of it. Antique coffee grinders provide freshly ground coffee, which to the connoisseur, wins hands down over pre-ground beans. Having freshly ground coffee beans adds that extra freshness and flavor to a cup of coffee.

Some antique coffee grinders also work well with modern kitchen decor. For example, the grinders from the 1920's have a very sleek design with clean lines running through the mill. The 1920's period favors the Art Deco design, which was prominent then. Art Deco designs are very stylish, and reasonably easy to find.

Many people like traditional models of coffee grinders, and there are a few styles to choose from. Some sit on the top of a kitchen counter, whilst others are wall-mounted. The models that sit on top of the counter generally have a handle for grinding the beans on top, and a small drawer that collects the coffee beans on the bottom. Their simple design is quite attractive.

These antique coffee grinders are usually made out of wood, and are typically left unpainted, for a raw finish. The grinding handle usually has a lot of fine detail on it, and is made out of cast iron. If your kitchen has a traditional design, or wood cupboards, these will look great.

If you like this style, keep your eye out for the Parker Nation coffee mill that was made around 1905, in Connecticut. It's a great example of the style of coffee makers made at the turn of the century, and has a bronze finish on top.

For a great wall mounted antique coffee grinder, there is a rare, but quite beautiful model that may be German of French in origin. It has a porcelain face with a scene of a man and a woman praying in a field.

Antique coffee grinders provide a great conversation point, as well as being practical. It's nice to have a piece of history sitting in your kitchen, and if you have eclectic tastes, they are sure to appeal. They also make great gifts for coffee lovers, with a sense of the unusual.

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