Spong & Co Ltd Coffee Grinder No.1 with ceramic catch cup

“You can’t go wrong with a Spong”, as the original slogan went.

First producing coffee grinders in 1895, Spong and Co Ltd of Holborn, London produced this example around the 1940s-50s.

This model No1 working handcrank coffee grinder is still much respected by coffee lovers today.

The burrs on these machines are adjustable by the key to the rear to suit the grind you require from espresso to cafetière and this example is in good clean condition.

The grinder attaches by three screw holes to a wall, or if you prefer it can be attached to your work surface as pictured by a screw clamp.

This is a very satisfying and wholesome way to make your morning coffee! None of the horrible loud noise that electric grinders make.

The catch cup with this example is a ceramic pot which fits the gap perfectly and sits safely. It also has its lid too should you grind a little more than you need.

Spong was founded in 1856 by James Spong which grew from strength to strength and Queen Victoria was known to have their utensils in her household.

James Spong’s daughters were heavily involved in the suffragette movement and two spent time in prison in the name of gaining votes for women.

It is an important historical piece of British Kitchenalia produced by a company with a fascinating history.

17cm from work surface to top of cone X 11cm wide X 13cm deep excluding handle, (21cm including handle). The overall height is 27cm.

“You can’t go wrong with a Spong”, as the original slogan went.

First producing coffee grinders in 1895, Spong and Co Ltd of Holborn, London produced this example around the 1940s-50s.

This model No1 working handcrank coffee grinder is still much respected by coffee lovers today.

The burrs on these machines are adjustable by the key to the rear to suit the grind you require from espresso to cafetière and this example is in good clean condition.

The grinder attaches by three screw holes to a wall, or if you prefer it can be attached to your work surface as pictured by a screw clamp.

This is a very satisfying and wholesome way to make your morning coffee! None of the horrible loud noise that electric grinders make.

The catch cup with this example is a ceramic pot which fits the gap perfectly and sits safely. It also has its lid too should you grind a little more than you need.

Spong was founded in 1856 by James Spong which grew from strength to strength and Queen Victoria was known to have their utensils in her household.

James Spong’s daughters were heavily involved in the suffragette movement and two spent time in prison in the name of gaining votes for women.

It is an important historical piece of British Kitchenalia produced by a company with a fascinating history.

17cm from work surface to top of cone X 11cm wide X 13cm deep excluding handle, (21cm including handle). The overall height is 27cm.