1873 Enterprise Centennial Edition Coffee Grinder with Large Eagle Fennel Top

Description

1873 Enterprise
Centennial Edition
#7 Country Store Grinder
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Unrestored Original Finish Coffee Grinder with Large Solid Brass Eagle Fennel Top.
The Eagle alone stands 6 inches tall with a 6 1/2 inch wing span
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This is a store used grinder. Original paint though age faded and missing in spots. Original graphics are there though age faded and missing in spots. Patina matches it's 145+ years of age. Top, drawer, and wheels all work as they should. I believe she'll still grind coffee, but have not tested it. Still full of old ground coffee. From an old Montpelier Virginia estate. See photos. This is a museum quality piece with a professionally stabilized original patina finish.
Model:
#7 with Large Centennial Edition Solid Brass Eagle
Size
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28 inches tall table top to top of eagle
14 inches wide (not including crank handle)
17 inches front to back
Wheel diameter
17 inches
Weight guesstimate
about 75 lbs
Condition Evaluation
: Excellent unrestored grinder. Paint and graphics are faded and missing in spots but are all original. Natural patina testifies to its age. Carved wood replacement drawer has the original porcelain knob. Under loop inspection of the top and in other areas where paint is missing: I see oxidized paint that matches the colors you see confirming aged original paint. I also found that the finish has been professionally stabilized to help prevent further paint degradation. This adds a satin sheen to the finish but does not change it. It's a protective process that is used in museums. This extends the life of the finish by decades. I inspected the wheels for cracks at all points and found none. The interior is full of old coffee grinds. Needs a simple cleaning. That is left to the buyer. Small amount of house paint transfer on back wheel edge. Wheel was touching a wall as used at some point. See photos.
Shipping is for door to door freight delivery.
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