Coffee Mill Grinder Porcelain Limoges Box

Long before the push button grinder, coffee began its day in a hand turned mill on the kitchen counter. This hand-painted porcelain Limoges box honors that morning ritual, made in Limoges, France, with the familiar shape of the antique coffee mill.

Grinding the First Beans

The coffee mill is one of the most recognizable kitchen antiques, and its tidy outline translates well into porcelain. Every surface is painted by hand, giving the miniature the warmth of an old wooden piece that has seen years of use. It honors a ritual that many coffee drinkers still miss.

Morning Ritual Displays

Set it on a coffee station beside the real grinder, on a kitchen windowsill, or on a shelf next to mugs and a French press. It looks at home in a farmhouse kitchen and in a modern one, since the antique shape works with many styles.

Brewed for the Faithful

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Pairs with espresso machine, coffee pot and cafe table pieces
• A good thank-you for a barista, a cafe owner or a coworker who brings the beans