THIS IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A VERY EARLY (1800'S OR EARLIER) KITCHEN TOOL. WITH ALL ORIGINAL HAND MADE PARTS. THE WOOD MOUNTING BOARD (WITH OLD PAINT) IS ALSO ORIGINAL TO THE PIECE. THE BOARD MEASURES 12 X 3 3/4" X 2 1/2" THE HOPPER TOP MEASURES 4 3/4 IN DIAMETER. THE FINENESS OF GRIND SCREW AND IT'S LOCKING LEVER ARE FROZEN IN PLACE DUE TO NOT BEING USED FOR MANY YEARS.
THE HAND CRANK MOVES FREELY AND WILL GRIND BEANS AT ITS CURRENT SETTING. THIS WILL DISPLAY NICELY IN THE KITCHEN OF REALLY ANYWHERE AS A CONVERSATION PIECE.