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an old coffee grinder with a wooden handle on a gray surfacean old coffee grinder with a wooden handle on a gray surface
DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon

246 - A coffee grinder known as the ‘Louis XIV’ model
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Estimate €180 - €220
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Description
A coffee grinder known as the ‘Louis XIV’ model Made of carved and moulded walnut and wrought iron. Complete with its lid, which closes with a latch. Comes with a drawer, with a moulded front, whose handle pivoted, activating a rod that closed the drawer. Crank handle with a turned wooden grip. The lid’s pivoting locking mechanism is missing. Under the lid, the maker’s name is stamped: ‘F.GILLIER’ (for François Gillier). Rests on a wrought-iron base secured by round-headed screws, which serve as feet. Saint-Etienne, 18th century Height of body: 18.8 cm – Dimensions of base: 8.7 x 8.7 cm SSE Damage and missing parts; drawer not original See: ‘Anciens moulins à café’ by Jean-François Bianco, Editions Jean-Cyrille Godefroy, page 111 (name referenced)
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About the sale GLASSED TERRACOTTA AND FOLK ART, A PRIVATE COLLECTION AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
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Auction time 11/05/2026 at 2:30 PM
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