Large Countertop Coffee Grinder – Manufactured By A. Schettel, Guillotière – Lyon, Late 19th Century

Large Countertop Coffee Grinder – Manufactured by A. Schettel, Guillotière – Lyon, Late 19th Century, Wrought Iron & Hammered Copper. This superb and rare countertop coffee grinder from the late 19th century is signed A. Schettel – Guillotière and stamped A. Lyon on the base. A professional model, originally intended for the grocers and cafés of the time, it testifies to Lyon's expertise in mechanics and precision tooling. The grinder features a magnificent, generously sized hammered copper dome, topped with its original lid. The cast iron and wrought iron mechanism is solid, stable, and boasts a beautiful antique patina. The entire piece rests on a wooden base with its original collection drawer. The robust lines of the frame, the large copper bowl, and the turned wooden crank make it a distinctive piece, as decorative as it is functional. This type of professional coffee grinder is highly sought after today for a charming kitchen, a bistro, a loft, or a collection dedicated to culinary art objects. Specifications: Manufacturer: A. Schettel, Guillotière – Lyon Period: Late 19th century Materials: Wrought iron, cast iron, hammered copper, wood Condition: Beautiful patina from use, complete mechanism Rare countertop model An authentic, robust, and decorative piece, emblematic of Lyon's industrial heritage.