Lot 131

Sun Manufacturing Co. No. 1080 Coffee Mill

Estimate: $200 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$5 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,500 $250
This late-19th-century "Challenge Fast Grinder" No. 1080 is a beautifully preserved piece of Americana manufactured by the Sun Manufacturing Company of Ohio. Designed to process one pound of coffee, it features a classic dovetailed wooden box body paired with a decorative cast-iron hand crank and an uncommon threaded tin cap over the bean hopper. What makes this specific piece highly collectible is the rare survival of its original black paper factory label and its pristine wood patina, both of which drastically increase its value among antique kitchenware enthusiasts. The grinder is sold as is.

Shipping will be available for all lots in the auction handled by North American Auction Co. due to the items being at the estate at 98 Pony Road. any items to be shipping will need to be relocated to the shipping department and packaged at a typical rate, failure to pay shipping will result in immediately abandoning your product, all sales are final. No shipping quotes will be given for this sale. 

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