Victoria Arduino 2 group lever in hammered copper

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redbone
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#1: Post by redbone »

Decided to visit a recent friend at his cafe. Wanted to see machine before the new owners take possession. I believe it's a Classic Victoria Arduino Athena Leva 2L.

Apologize for poor cell phone photo's.



Had a few sweet shots from machine with some home made apple fritters.
Between order and chaos there is espresso.
Semper discens.


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#2: Post by markmark1 »

I've always liked that machine, wish it came in a single group.

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#3: Post by crispie »

Beautiful Dream Machine!!

How do the shot tastes compare to other levers?

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#4: Post by arcus »

Although still rare, I've seen more of these Arduino's levers appear in Canada than any other. I'm not a fan of hammered copper but it's cool to see any lever here.

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#5: Post by markmark1 replying to arcus »

I remember having shots from one in Toronto at Merchants of Green Coffee.

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#6: Post by Techy291 »

Where is this beauty? I live in Toronto and would like to see in action!

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#7: Post by redbone (original poster) »

arcus wrote:Although still rare, I've seen more of these Arduino's levers appear in Canada than any other. I'm not a fan of hammered copper but it's cool to see any lever here.
I concur as there must have been an importer within the GTA at one time heavily moving these.
I've seen them in 2 and 3 groups. Usually found in smaller cafes, euro bars, and mall kiosks.
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#8: Post by markmark1 »

Techy291 wrote:Where is this beauty? I live in Toronto and would like to see in action!
Not sure if it is still there, but:

2 Matilda St, Toronto, ON M4M 1L9, Canada

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redbone wrote:I concur as there must have been an importer within the GTA at one time heavily moving these.
I've seen them in 2 and 3 groups. Usually found in smaller cafes, euro bars, and mall kiosks.
http://zuccariniltd.com/ Big Nuova Simonelli/Victoria Arduino and Elektra distributor on Davenport; been there for decades. I took their commercial barista training a few years ago; great people.
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#10: Post by arcus replying to baldheadracing »

Thanks, that's got to be it! I wonder how many Gaggia they sold in the 50's as I've, sadly, never seen one for sale.

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