Antique Peugeot Frères Wooden Coffee Grinder - "Modèle Belge" c. 1920-1930 An exceptional and highly collectible manual coffee grinder manufactured by the prominent French company Peugeot Frères in Valentigney (Doubs, France). This specific piece is the elegant "Modèle Belge" (Belgian Model), dating from the 1920s to the 1930s. * **Body:** Square solid beechwood casing featuring beautiful decorative twisted/spiral columns (*colonnes torsadées*) on all four corners. * **Hopper:** Open polished brass hopper sits beautifully atop the wooden base. * **Mechanism:** Robust hand-forged iron crank with a turned wooden rotating handle. * **Drawer:** Original wooden collection drawer equipped with its authentic side flat friction spring to prevent accidental sliding during use. * **Emblem:** The front displays the iconic oval brass factory plate featuring the famous walking lion on an arrow logo, stamped with *"Peugeot Frères - Modèle Déposé - Valentigney (Doubs)"*. Condition Report * **Overall:** Very good, authentic antique condition with a gorgeous, natural aged patina. * **Structure:** The wooden case is sturdy and complete with all four original ball feet. No structural cracks or signs of wood rot. * **Mechanism:** The grinding mechanism is complete and functional. The crank turns smoothly. * **Cosmetics:** Minor age-related surface wear, light scratches on the base, and a small historic discoloration/stain on the bottom and inside the drawer from decades-old coffee oils, adding to its historical character. Dimensions : 26 cm × 21.5 cm × 15.5 cm A stunning, fully functional piece of French industrial history, perfect as a rustic kitchen decor element, a cafe showpiece, or for collectors of premium vintage kitchenalia. The product will be professionally packed and sent safely to your address by local post. The pictures of the product are made with the highest possible resolution, precisely to capture possible small defects (small scratches, stains, defect), the pictures are part of the product description.