Help identifying this lever espresso machine

#1: Post by **eiseley** » September 1st, 2008, 1:16 pm

I have what I think is a Riviera Espresso Copper/Brass machine. I found no identifying markings except for a metal tag on the right side reading "Faema Sales Corporation, 450 W. 44th ST., NEW YORK, N.Y. 10036, TEL" (212) 757-9433" ... Written vertically on either side of the label is "MADE IN ITALY" ... The finial shown is mine, not the original (eagle?). I have attached several images and would appreciate any information this group can provide. Thank you, Eiseley

September 2nd, 2008, 4:27 pm

Definitely Riviera all the way. First copper finish old model that has popped up for a while. Nice touch on the finial by the way!
Doug

#3: Post by **bill** » September 3rd, 2008, 11:40 pm

I had a Riviera just like yours. Originally it came from Thomas Cara in San Francisco. Very nice machine! If you'll look at the Lever Machine Gallery post you'll see a photo on the first or second page.