S/5935 Antique Treen 19th Century Lignum Vitae Coffee Grinder

A good early 19th century bullet shaped lignum vitae coffee grinder or mill in both heart and sap wood, having a top section with a small finial that reveals the spindle for the folding handle, which is housed in the lower section for travelling purposes. The grinding steel mill, which is in working order, is within the third section and the whole is seated on a short stem and rounded foot. The whole has a rich colour and good patination.

Ex Deeley Collection

Sold 10½ in. (26.5 cm.) High
3½ in. (9 cm.) Diameter English Circa 1825