Antique Wheat Grinder

Anyone know the official name?  Found it and love it.  It used to be used for grinding up wheat into flour.


I love finding beautiful things I never even knew existed.  This one has a pretty gold nailhead design. 
The Pure Style Home online store is opening up soon and & I can't wait!!

If you're in the DC area this weekend, be sure to go to the DC flea!!  Eddie & Jaithan are here & would love it if you could come!!  They're the best!!  Check here for details.


xoxo, Lauren

29 comments:

gina said...

Love it! Take the grinder thing out, place a glass top on the base and it would be an interesting side table

pve design said...

love to see an arrangement of golden wheat inside!
pve

Ms. Bright said...

neat piece! It's like a giant mortar and pestle. I agree with pve.

Laura Trevey said...

I love adding cool things like that to a room... it adds so much character!!

xoxo

A House and Home said...

What an amazing find. I could never part with it if I were you!

Jules said...

I wonder, did the beautiful decoration make the job less tedious?!!!

Kathysue said...

Verry cool piece!! I can see a fern sitting in that, the green wouldlook amazing with the dk brown. Lucky you, you get to E&J say HI to them for me, love those guys,Kathysue

Anonymous said...

Wow, great find! Can't wait to see you tomorrow!!

xo
E+J

Deb said...

Love it!!!

Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid Sass said...

I love this grinder. I have not seen anything like it.
Have a nice day.
Teresa (Splendid Sass)

Flavia @ Estilo Home said...

Very unique find! I'll be at the DC Big Flea tomorrow and look forward to meeting you!

debra @ 5th and state said...

it is pieces like that that make our homes so special....what a conversation piece!

lauren, may i ask a huge favor of you? actually two?
can you give a big hug to eddie and to jaithan, from me?

thanks luv!
xo
debra

Cindy said...

Very cool! That is so nice! Don't you love the history behind pieces such as this?

Acquired Objects said...

Love seeing old time tools and this piece is beautiful, very cool.

Joanna said...

Lovely!!! Nice post, check out 3D Rendering

La Petite Gallery said...

Far out.
Just think you can sit and grind.
Seriously it's terrific.

yvonne

DecRenew Interiors said...

I'd chill my wine in this beautiful piece.

Ruthie

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qerat said...

Nice piece. The name would depend on its origin, do you know where it is from?

Gretchen O. said...

That is such a cool piece...going shopping with E & J in charlotte and really excited! --Gretchen O.

Rie said...

Excited about your store Lauren!

nelya said...

That really is beautiful, Lauren. What a unique find. I love all of the intricate detailing on such a utilitarian item...shows someone really loved it and took pride in the most simplest of things.

Cristin // Simplified Bee said...

What a great find! Love those little accents in a home that are conversation starters.

xo,
cristin

kayce hughes said...

It looks a lot prettier than mine but I am thankful that mine plugs into the wall.

Windlost said...

Very cool!!

P.S. David is going to be in Virginia for 10 days, leaving Wed. I told him he should visit you but he is too shy!! He will be seeing Gettysburg and then a short visit back to DC and then to Charlottesville, etc.

I am going home to visit my family the day after he gets back. I hate doing a separate vacation but ALL my family is out east and once a year isn't always enough. So this year I am going a second time. He loves Civil War stuff, so I said "why don't you go to Virginia and PA and see all the stuff you missed".

He will have an awesome time. Meant to email you. I wanted to let you know in case he ever ran into car trouble etc. nearby. He never worries about that stuff but I always do!! I told him you are up near the Tyson malls, so he will be passing right by!! If I were with him, we'd be comin' for a visit!!

Hope all is well with the new everythingz...

Talk soon, Terri xox

Unknown said...

I think I would call it an Antique Wheat Grinder! ;) It is so lovely, in great condition, and I agree, the nailhead is fabulous! Can't wait for the store, Lauren! XX!

LindsB said...

I so wish I was in the area- I'm dying to meet you AND eddie and jaithan :)

Unknown said...

i love the way you placed this wheat grinder has been placed, it looks very elegant and very vintage decor, very beautiful item for a beautiful and cozt home

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Anonymous said...

Wonderful finds! Your home is so beautiful and it reminds me of a cozy tropical retreat. So fabulous.

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