Early 20th Century Coffee Grinder by Elgin National dresden American foundries of the 1920s-30s

American foundries of the 1920s-30s frequently produced figural bookends as decorative yet practical household accents

This piece has been tested and is in somewhat working condition

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a generous backrest

Early 20th Century Coffee Grinder by Elgin National dresden American foundries of the 1920s-30sc. 1900s 1910s; Elgin National Coffee Mill Co. Elgin, IL Cast iron double wheel coffee grinder with original red painted finish and gold accent strip. Produced by the Elgin National Coffee Mill Co. of Elgin, Illinois, this early 20th century grinder represents the height of American hardware craftsmanship. Large dual flywheels each cast with the maker's name power the internal burrs, with a wood handled crank to drive the mechanism. The funnel shaped