Rare Antique Archibald Kenrick & Sons Coffee Grinder By Dr. Christopher Dresser
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:64195 | Modified Item: No |
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Style: vistorian |
Type: Coffee Grinder | Material: cast iron |
c1895 -Archibald Kenrick & Sons mills are highly collectible. This grinder isconsidered to be the “Holy Grail”.It was designed for Kenrick & Sons by Dr. Christopher Dresser who was considered to be the first industrial designer of the UK. Dresser's design work spans the years from the mid-19th century to about the art deco period.Dr. Dresser's design for this mill was ins...pired bytheoriginal baptismal font in the York Minster Cathedral in the UK. Dresser was first schooled and taught as a designer before becoming a botanist. You can see his botanist influence in the plant foliage design incorporated on the mill.
Kenrick & Sons classic signature, A.K. & SONS, is embossed on the bottom. There is also a registration number, though it's difficult to read; perhaps no. 257767.
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Measures approx 8 inches high
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