Name/Title
Coffee MillDescription
Wall mounted coffee mill, cast iron. There are medallion decals on hopper that have U.S. flag design. There is text text embossed on the front of the mill, "ENTERPRISE MF'G. CO. 350"; "PHILADA. U.S.A.", and "2167" on the back. Missing the matching receptacle.
Manufactured by Enterprise MFG. Co. Philadelphia, PA. According to the "Macmillan Index of Antique Coffee Grinders", the model No. 350 was made for hotels, steam boats and lumber camps, due to its size.
The Enterprise Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia, PA was founded in 1866. John Gullick Baker joined the company in 1869. His 1870 and 1873 patents were the foundation of Enterprise's prolific coffee grinder business for the next half century. (Antique Coffee Grinders, White & Sivonda, 2001)Acquisition
Accession
82.6Source or Donor
Eva [Williaume] TomlinsonAcquisition Method
Donation
