Lot 76: Archibald Kenrick and Sons Patent Coffee Mill No. 2
An antique Victorian cast-iron and brass hand-cranked coffee mill manufactured by Archibald Kenrick and Sons of West Bromwich, England. The mill features a rectangular cast-iron body with a flared base and a bell-shaped brass hopper. It is fitted with a cast-iron crank arm and a turned wooden handle. The front of the body displays an oval brass maker’s plaque embossed with the British Royal Coat of Arms and transcribed as A. KENRICK and SONS on the top curve and PATENT COFFEEMILL on the bottom curve. The central motto DIEU ET MON DROIT is partially visible. The top cast-iron plate is embossed with the numeral 2. The mill includes the original pull-out drawer with an iron front and a brass knob for collecting grounds.
Condition report:
The item shows widespread surface oxidation and rust on all cast-iron components. The brass hopper and maker\'s plaque exhibit significant tarnish and verdigris. There is a visible loss to the metal on the bottom edge of the brass plaque. The wooden handle displays wear and drying consistent with age and use.
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