Vintage Arcade Coffee Grinders

Arcade Manufacturing Inc. was founded as the Novelty Iron Works around 1866 by Jerome B. Hazen. Two of his nephews, Edward H. and Charles Morgan, started to work for him while still in their teens. Later, the Morgan brothers continued to do business at the small factory on the corner of Chicago and Jackson Streets with ten employees. Around 1874, the company was reorganized as the Arcade Manufacturing Company with significant expansion. 

List of Vintage Arcade Grinders

• Crystal No. 3
• Arcade No. 25
• X-Ray Grinder
• Arcade Catch Cups
• Box Mills (No. 47, No. 50, No. 97, No, 100, No. 1900, No. 147, No. 177, No. 200, No. 200, No. 257, No. 300, No. 357, No. 467, No. 557, No. 630, No. 700, No. 704, No. 706, No. 707, No. 747, No. 767, No. 777, No. 930, and No. 999)
• The Telephone Mills (1897 to 1918, No.1 Telephone Mill, No. 2 Telephone Mill)
• Crescent Mill
• The Royal Mill
• The Jewel Coffee Mill
• The Royal “Fruit Jar” Coffee Mill
• The Excelsior Mill
• The Bell Mill (No.1 and No. 2)
• The Monarch Mill (No.1 and No. 2)
• The Oriental Mill
• The Crystal Aromatic
• Toy Coffee Mills (No. 1 through No. 9)

Arcade Coffee Grinder Listings

ARCADE CRYSTAL No. 3 Wall Mount Cast Iron Coffee Grinder Mill on Wooden Board

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Arcade Imperial Coffee Grinder Antique

$48.00

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Rare 1890's Antique Cast Iron Top Coffee Grinder Imperial Arcade Mfg. Co 1888

$85.00

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Rare Arcade Coffee Mills

The Crystal Aromatic

The Crystal Aromatic is the last of the Crystal series.

Sold for $400

The Bell Coffee Mill

I think this is No. 2 with oxidized copper parts. Sold for $600.

The Monarch Coffee Mill

No.1 is has natural wood finish, and No. 2 has antique oak finish.

Sold for $1,500

More About Arcade Company

Arcade Company was known for producing high-quality cast iron coffee mills, spring hinges, cork extractors, and stove dampers. Around 1897, the company focused on making coffee mills. Some popular coffee mills manufactured by Arcade include Telephone Mills, X-Ray, Royal, the Jewel, the Bell, the Golden Rule, and the Crystal series. They continued making coffee mills until the 1930s.

One of Arcade’s most popular coffee mills is “The Crystal Series,” which was first introduced after the turn of the 20th century. It is still a highly collectible item.
The Arcade Manufacturing Company, based in Freeport, Illinois, produced various household products, including coffee mills, stoves, and other household items. The company was founded in the late 19th century and operated until the mid-20th century.

Arcade coffee mills were known for their high-quality construction and durability and were a popular choice among coffee enthusiasts. The company’s coffee mills were widely available through retail stores and catalogs.