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    Hey Spong fans. I found myself a nice Spong No. 2 recently. As far as I can tell is genuine and never been used. I know there were some rumours around of knock offs being made but I don’t think that’s ever been proven, apart from the ones you can get that are clear copies but un-branded. So I think chances are pretty high that this is genuine. It’s in really damn good condition. Much better than the two I’ve owned previously that were average and terrible. There’s a tiny bit of paint flaking at the bottom of the hopper and a smidge of rust there, but otherwise it’s all good. I’m tempted to not use it and sell it again down the track as I’d probably get 5x what I paid for it if I advertised it properly, but I think I’ll probably end up using it. I just need to find something to use as a catch cup as the original one is long gone as is often the case. Might spend some time breaking it in over the next few weeks and see how it goes.
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  • #2
    Terrific find Leroy...

    Looks to be identical to a unit that my (Dutch) grandparents had in their kitchen.
    Great memories...

    Mal.

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    • #3
      OK stupid questions...

      Is this for coffee or meat. That auger looks very coarse.

      What's the approximate age of the unit, I'm guessing significant given Mals recollection above.

      And I agree that looks to be in pristine condition.

      Cheers

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      • #4
        Originally posted by SanderP View Post
        OK stupid questions... Is this for coffee or meat. That auger looks very coarse. What's the approximate age of the unit, I'm guessing significant given Mals recollection above. And I agree that looks to be in pristine condition. Cheers
        This one is for coffee, but you’re onto something- it was actually invented by a butcher in England based on the meat grinder that he also made. It is actually capable of a very fine espresso grind once broken in properly and set properly. The started making them in the 1800s and ceased production in the 1980s after being sold to Salter. This one is likely from the late 70s or early 80s.

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        • tompoland
          tompoland commented
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          Very interesting tx.

      • #5
        It's truly scary when your not sure any more if 70s & 80s is considered old or not.

        Yikes some of my best memories are from the 70s

        Cheers

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