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This is a Leinbrock's "Ideal" model coffee grinder featuring a turned wood base with botanical lithographed side panels, a metal hopper (bowl), and a side drawer for the grounds.
Leinbrock-Werke was a renowned German manufacturer founded in 1864.
The "D.R.G.M." Mark: This stands for Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster, a German design and utility patent system used between 1891 and 1945.
Given the script styling, specific "Ideal" branding layout, and the side-panel art style from your first photo, this specific mill likely dates from the 1920s.
It is missing one post.
Rare. A collector’s item. Perfect for decorating a farmhouse or a rustic style kitchen.
The patina is preserved.