French Country Pepper Mill, Iron Plate, circa 1900

French coffee grinder or coffee mill Typical of the country kitchens of 1900, the beans are placed in the top container and the coffee powder is recovered in the little drawer contai...

Zinc and copper Basque water holder very decorative Herrade France 19th century In Basque country, women were using this jar to bring water from the public fountain to their house. They were holding the herrade on their head with a wicker ring...

Old coffee grinder, France, 1930s Found in my cellar, it was presumably purchased by my great-great-grandparents. Fair condition, shows signs of age. I deliberately did not remove th...

Stafano Ugolini Firenze, 1784* Fruitwood & Brass Pepper Mill In the 20th century, the *1784 date is an honorific date associated with one of his hotels in Florence.  An uncommon and exquisite Stefano Ugolini Firenze 1784* fruitwood and brass pepper mill, likely supplied to one of the prestigious Stefano Ugolini hotels. Known for seamlessly blending traditionalism with design innovation, these hotels are a testament to one of the world's most visionary hoteliers. This large pepper mill stands at 17 inches high with a 5-inch diameter. It features a brass and wood crank and a domed opening that leads to a tapering, turned, bulbous fruitwood urn-shaped body. The grinder is beautifully adorned with an oval engraved brass plate inscribed '1784* Stefano Ugolini Firenze,' highlighting its rich history.  Handmade in two parts, the 15-inch-high mill locks into a removable brass-mounted wood basin...