Nose to the Grindstone

Another interesting artifact found in a random search. This does seem consistent with what I've been reading about coffee procedure & tools in the 18th Century.

clipped from www.objetsobjects.com 18th century Dutch coffee mill in brass, wood, forged iron and brass inlay with removabe handle, most probably replaced at some point in time.  Excellent condition with small tear in brass body  height 6 1/2"