Antique Cast
Antique Cast
 |
For the true coffee aficionado, an antique grinder is a marvelous tool. The majority of antique coffee mills are similar to contemporary hand grinders—most are burr grinders turned by a hand crank, and usually made with a combination of wood, steel, and/or cast iron.
Nearly all modern hand grinders, however, are designed for personal use. They normally don’t hold more than six cups worth of grounds. If you desire the low-heat, consistent grind of a manual burr grinder on a larger scale, a well-restored and maintained antique grinder may be your best bet.
If you plan to use your antique coffee mill on a daily basis, you might prefer one with a cast iron body over than a wooden grinder. While age has virtually no negative effect on cast iron coffee mills, the joints and nails in a wooden mill tend to lose strength over time.
Using an antique grinder is about more than getting the job done. A fine cup of coffee is an experience from start to finish. Using an antique mill is similar to kneading your own bread. You will taste (or at least imagine you taste!) the sweetness of your work in the final product. The quiet, consistent grinding sound of the manual grinder is pleasant on the ear, for those who dislike the loud whirring of an electric machine.
If you have a small space to work in - or simply don’t wish your kitchen to be dominated by espresso equipment - antique grinders come with a special advantage. Unlike all modern grinders, many antique coffee mills were designed to be mounted on the wall. Aside from space issues, the decorative effect of a mounted grinder is striking on both wall and counter mounted antiques. Of course, many models simply sit on a counter top just as contemporary grinders do.
From the traditional Parker Nation coffee mill with a bronze finish, to the European grinder with a landscape painted on the porcelain face, there is a wide variety of styles and decor available in ready-to-use antique grinders on the market. Common antique grinders on the North American market include Arcade, Enterprise, Parker, Steinfeld, and Frary & Clark.
Antique coffee mills are available through eBay and an assortment of individual dealers and auction houses. When buying an antique coffee grinder, look for an experienced seller who does his or her own restoration and cleaning. From sleek and simple to intricately decorated, Victorian to Art Deco, small to large, the selection is wide and inviting.
About the Author:
Read more about advantages and drawbacks of a manual coffee grinder. Also find out why it's a good idea to have a dedicated Turkish coffee grinder.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Antique Coffee Mills for Contemporary Coffee?
|
 Antique CAST IRON Rodin THE THINKER Man BOOKEND Doorstop Bronze GOLD Wash RARE  US $19.99
|
 ANTIQUE CAST IRON WOODEN BARN PULLEY US $29.00
|
 Antique Hamilton Cast Iron Safe US $66.00
|
 ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE CAST IRON WATER PUMP US $69.99
|
 ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE SAD IRON VINTAGE CAST IRON FOLK ART HANDMADE KITCHENWARE TOOL US $124.98
|
 Primitive 1873 Cast Iron Antique Torture Device US $12.50
|
Arts and entertainment calendar for week of Jan. 22
SPECIAL EVENTSSouth Florida Fair: Southern Boulevard, 1 mile west of Turnpike exit 97, through Jan. 31. (561) 793-0333; southfloridafair.com.Bullfrog Bash Rodeo: Bulls, barrels, roping. Fellsmere Riding Club arena, 99th St., Fellsmere, 2 p.m., Jan. 23. $6. (772) 473-0989.Family Bowl-a-thon: Hosted by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Committee. St. Lucie Lanes, 6759 S. Federal ...
Antique Bakery Cast on Come to Play - Teaser
|
|
Antique CAST IRON Rodin THE THINKER Man BOOKEND Doorstop Bronze GOLD Wash RARE US $19.99
|
ANTIQUE CAST IRON WOODEN BARN PULLEY US $29.00
|
Antique Hamilton Cast Iron Safe US $66.00
|
|
ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE CAST IRON WATER PUMP US $69.99
|
ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE SAD IRON VINTAGE CAST IRON FOLK ART HANDMADE KITCHENWARE TOOL US $124.98
|
Primitive 1873 Cast Iron Antique Torture Device US $12.50
|
 Antique Cast Iron Swing Arm Wall Lantern Candle or Oil Lamp Holder US $10.50
|
 Antique Cast Iron Broom Holder Kitchen Trivet US $21.09
|
 Antique Vintage Cast Iron Cat Doorstop NR US $24.99
|
 Antique Griswold Early 1900s Cast Iron 3 Mail Box Mailbox US $49.99
|
 Pair of Antique 5 x 4 Cast Iron Victorian Shelf Brackets US $10.00
|
 SET OF 4 ANTIQUE CAST IRON CABINET HOOKS US $19.99
|
 2 Antique Vintage Cast Iron Bird Statues US $35.00
|
 ANTIQUE BRASS cast iron gate fence GARDEN SIGN plaque US $9.99
|
 1 Eastlake cast iron DOOR hinge 1880s 4 x 4 Antique US $9.99
|
 Six 6 Vintage Antique Cast Iron Acorn Coat Hooks US $12.00
|
 Vintage Antique Lot of 4 Bath Tub Cast Iron Claw Feet US $29.99
|
 Antique Asian Cast Iron Incense Burner US $19.99
|
 Cast Iron Santa Claus Bank Antique Vintage Santa Christmas Bank US $33.00
|
 ANTIQUE LARGE HEAVY FOX TERRIER DOG CAST IRON DOORSTOP 8 1 2 HUBLEY US $99.99
|
 Antique Cast Iron 8 Pound Dumbell US $44.95
|
 Model No 65187 Antique Cast Iron Childs Sewing Machine Singer US $99.99
|
 Pair Antique Cast Bronze Knobs Very Popular US $25.00
|
 FINE ANTIQUE CAST IRON STATUE OF A FEMALE POSSIBLY TANG PERIOD US $45.00
|
 Antique Cast Iron Painted Kitten with Bow Doorstop US $85.00
|
 Cast Iron Antique Coke Horse And Buggy US $30.00
|
 ANTIQUE CAST IRON DOOR STOP HUBLEY 484 US $49.95
|
 Antique Cast Bronze Cabinet – Drawer – Chest – Door Lock Set – 1868 US $10.50
|
 Antique ceiling light lot cast aluminum tin orig paint lightsmounts finials US $29.99
|
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.
Comments are closed.