Name/Title
Coffee GrinderDescription
A wooden body coffee grinder with a flat brass hopper. There is a knob on the front for adjusting the grind. The hopper slides open so that the beans can be put in.
On the front of the body there is a crown-shaped plate that reads:
"Moulin Brevete
Conlaux & CIE
Molsheim"
This grinder was made in France by Colaux & Cie. of Molsheim, they were the first French company to receive a coffee mill patent in 1829. Molsheim is near Strasbourg, which is on the border of France and Germany.Acquisition
Accession
82.6Source or Donor
Eva [Williaume] TomlinsonAcquisition Method
DonationDimensions
Height
7-1/2 inWidth
5-3/4 inLength
5-3/4 in
