Coffee grinder - Ceramic - PeDe Art Deco

An authentic vintage wall-mounted manual coffee grinder manufactured by the renowned maker PeDe (Peter Dienes), dating back to the mid-20th century (circa 1930s–1950s).

This piece features a distinctive Art Deco / Streamline-inspired faceted hopper in a rich, deep forest green glazed ceramic, mounted on its original matching lacquered wooden wall plaque. The grinding housing is cast iron with the embossed "Pe.De." mark, complemented by a wooden top lid, original glass measuring ground-coffee receiver with volume level markings, and a steel crank arm with a turned wooden handle.

Key Details & Additional Background:
Manufacturer: PeDe (Peter Dienes)
Design Period: Circa 1930s – 1950s (Art Deco era)
Origin: Netherlands / Germany (Peter Dienes founded his firm in Remscheid, Germany in 1869 and opened a Dutch branch in Breukelen in 1919)
Materials: Glazed ceramic / earthenware hopper, cast iron grinding mechanism, pressed glass measuring cup, turned wood (lid & handle knob), and painted wooden backboard.
Mechanism: Hand-cranked burr grinder with adjustable grind-fineness wheel on the back of the cast body.
Condition: Excellent working condition.
Mechanism turns smoothly and grinds as intended.
Glazed ceramic reservoir is intact with vibrant gloss and color.
Original glass collection cup is present and fully intact without cracks.
Shows charming, authentic age-appropriate patina and minor paint wear on the crank arm and wooden handle, accentuating its vintage character.

Specifications:
Height: 38 cm
Width: 13 cm
Depth: 11 cm (excluding crank reach)
Weight: 2,140 g (approx. 2.14 kg)