You have to run to the cellar because whoever finds it could earn up to 5,000 euros! It’s truly incredible.

It would be enough to open the grandmothers’ cellar to find this treasure that is worth up to 5,000 euros. They are the old coffee makers, an undisputed symbol present in every home. Coffee is the most consumed beverage in the world. But the question arises: what is the old model that collectors look for everywhere?

The history of the coffee maker

The coffee maker, an icon of Italian taste and culinary art, has its roots in a distant past, witness to a history rich in tradition and innovation. This instrument with an elegant and functional design has conquered the world, becoming an undisputed symbol of Italian identity. The history of the coffee maker is intertwined with the history of coffee itself, one of the most loved and consumed beverages globally.

The origins of the coffee maker date back to the eighteenth century, when coffee began to spread in Europe from the East. Initially, coffee was brewed through the brewing method, but soon the need for a more practical and faster alternative emerged. So it was that in 1933 Francesco Luigi De Ponti designed the first espresso coffee machine, which was later perfected by other inventors.

However, it is with the advent of the moka coffee maker that there was a real revolution in the way of preparing coffee at home. The moka, also called Italian coffee maker or coffee maker, was patented by the engineer Alfonso Bialetti in 1933. This ingenious tool, consisting of a lower boiler for water, a funnel filter for ground coffee and an upper boiler for ready coffee, proved to be extremely popular among Italian families.

Old coffee pots

The moka coffee maker was characterized by its ease of use and excellent result: an intense and aromatic coffee, similar to that prepared with an espresso machine. The popularity of the moka coffee maker in the post-war period helped democratize access to quality coffee, making it an everyday pleasure for many people.

The evolution of the coffee maker over time

In the following years, the moka coffee maker also conquered the international market, becoming a symbol of Italian excellence in the field of coffee. Its sinuous lines and the iconic little man with the mustache on the handle have become recognizable all over the world, associated with the taste and unique experience of Italian coffee.

Despite the evolution of technologies in the coffee industry, themoka coffee maker has maintained its importance and popularity over the years. Today, it remains a tool of choice for lovers of traditional coffee and those who wish to enjoy an authentic espresso at home.

Old model in the cellar, this is worth up to 5,000 euros

Given the authentic history of these instruments, some can be found in the cellar. Among the coffee makers sought after by collectors, one in particular has changed history and is part of the jewels of the twentieth century.

Hidden gem in the cellar

It is the Ugolini machine, now vintage, which reaches a price of 5,000 euros. A sum that collectors are very happy to hand over only if the piece is in an excellent state of preservation. If it is also working, it is a plus to consider. Not only that, the original box could confirm the price without any doubt.