Urmet - Coffee maker - Electrical model - chromated brass - Steam engine
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Urmet electric steam coffee maker from Italy, model Mod. elettrico, in chrome brass, Art Déco style, about 22 cm high, 10 cm wide and 10 cm deep, weighing 800 g, dating to 1950–1960 and in good used condition with minor age-related marks.
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The coffee maker depicted in the image is a rare vintage electric steam coffee maker produced by Urmet in the 1950s.
It is an exceptional piece for a collection of Italian industrial archaeology, characterized by a steam-powered operating mechanism similar to that of the contemporaneous and more famous Stella coffee makers produced in Ferrara.
Structure and Materials: The main cylindrical body is made of heavy chrome-plated brass with a mirror-like glossy finish. In the upper part, the cream-colored bakelite knob stands out, along with the characteristic curved metal handle that serves to hermetically seal the upper assembly and the lid.
Dispensing System: It features a single external curved spout (visible on the left) positioned high, which allowed pouring coffee directly into a cup or carafe by exploiting the internal steam pressure generated by the boiler.
Electrical Component: On the lower right side, the two protruding male prongs are evident, typical of the era’s electrical connection system (often arranged for varying voltages such as 140/160/220 Volts), to which the power cord with a black bakelite plug was connected.
Photos are an integral part of the description.
I will cover the cost of preparing appropriate packaging for safe shipment with tracking and rapid delivery.
The coffee maker depicted in the image is a rare vintage electric steam coffee maker produced by Urmet in the 1950s.
It is an exceptional piece for a collection of Italian industrial archaeology, characterized by a steam-powered operating mechanism similar to that of the contemporaneous and more famous Stella coffee makers produced in Ferrara.
Structure and Materials: The main cylindrical body is made of heavy chrome-plated brass with a mirror-like glossy finish. In the upper part, the cream-colored bakelite knob stands out, along with the characteristic curved metal handle that serves to hermetically seal the upper assembly and the lid.
Dispensing System: It features a single external curved spout (visible on the left) positioned high, which allowed pouring coffee directly into a cup or carafe by exploiting the internal steam pressure generated by the boiler.
Electrical Component: On the lower right side, the two protruding male prongs are evident, typical of the era’s electrical connection system (often arranged for varying voltages such as 140/160/220 Volts), to which the power cord with a black bakelite plug was connected.
Photos are an integral part of the description.
I will cover the cost of preparing appropriate packaging for safe shipment with tracking and rapid delivery.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
800 g
Title additional information
Steam engine
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Manufacturer/ Brand
Urmet
Model
Electrical model
Material
chromated brass
Colour
Silver
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
22 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated period
1950-1960
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