Malagò U. - Coffee maker - Aluminium

This is a manual roaster for coffee / cereals, of a professional or semi-professional type, entirely made of metal, with:
main cylindrical body.
Side crank handle for internal rotation.
roasting chamber and two outlets.
Lower exhaust flap and
support feet.
Original controls and levers,
authentic vintage patina.
This type of machines was used:
in grocers' shops;
in coffee shops;
or in the artisanal/commercial sector
Before the spread of industrial roasting.
Condition of preservation
100% original
Not restored
Present natural patina of time.
Surface oxidations consistent with age.
Present mechanisms (untested functionality)
No visible structural damage.
Ideal condition for collectors, conservation restoration, or authentic industrial furnishings.
In summary:
Documented Italian brand.
Patented object.
Technical machine, not decorative.
Great visual impact.
WANTED BY:
coffee machine collectors
enthusiasts of historic industrial artifacts
interior designer (industrial style / vintage)
Title:
Antique manual coffee roaster – Umberto Malagò, Ferrara – Italy – Patented – Early 20th century.
Category: Antique coffee machines
Description
An antique and rare manual coffee roaster, Italian-made, original and patented, attributed to Accountant Umberto Malagò – Ferrara, as indicated by the original metal plaque affixed to the body of the machine.
The roaster is entirely metal, with a side crank, roasting chamber, lower discharge door, and support feet. An authentic professional/artisan item, historically used in grocery stores and coffeehouses for direct coffee roasting.
The machine is in its original, unrestored condition, with a patina of age and signs of normal wear consistent with its age. The mechanisms are present; functionality has not been tested.
A specimen of great historical and industrial charm, ideal for collectors, a museum display, or authentic industrial décor.
Details:
Producer: Umberto Malagò
Location: Ferrara, Italy
Period: the first half of the twentieth century
Material: metal
Condition: original, unrestored.
Brands and nameplates: present
Functionality: not tested.
I ensure careful packaging and traceable shipping.