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Antique Arcade Crystal No 3 Wall Mount Coffee Grinder Mill Old Skippy Jar Base :
$149.99
Item Description:Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic Antique Arcade Crystal No. 3 Wall-Mount Coffee Grinder/Mill dating back to the early 1900s. A classic staple of early American country kitchens, this functional piece of history makes an exceptional primitive farmhouse display piece or addition to any antique collection. Please note that this unit does not include the top metal lid cover. Vintage Catch Cup History:
The original bottom glass cups on these 100-year-old grinders were famously fragile and almost always broke over a century of use. This unit features a piece of authentic American kitchen history: a vintage mid-century glass Skippy Peanut Butter jar has been used as a "period-correct" marriage replacement. It fits for decorative (top on and serves as decorative, jar has black tape to match the iron and is the correct size)Features & Details:
* Brand: Arcade Manufacturing Co.
* Model: Crystal No. 3
* Markings: "ARCADE CRYSTAL" is prominently embossed on the cast iron neck right under the hopper. The bottom of the glass jar features the vintage "SKIPPY" text.
* Material: Heavy-duty decorative cast iron body with Eastlake floral scrolling motifs; clear glass upper hopper; turned wood handle grip; vintage glass lower jar.Condition Report:
This grinder is in wonderful antique condition with an authentic, rich aged patina.
* Cast Iron: Shows beautiful, uncleaned aging with minor surface oxidation/rust spots consistent with age. No cracks or repairs found in the iron.
* Glass: The upper glass hopper is intact with no cracks. The bottom glass Skippy jar is in great condition.
* Mechanism: The hand crank rotates smoothly. *Please review all photographs carefully as they serve as the primary indicator of visual condition.*Shipping & Handling:
Will be packed with extreme care. Local pickup in Connecticut also welcome. Related Items:
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