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An  early 19th Century Painted Sycamore Nutmeg Grater
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An  early 19th Century Painted Sycamore Nutmeg Grater

19th century
Sold 19 November 2024 · Opus Antiques
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An  early 19th century painted sycamore nutmeg grater in the shape of a wine bottle. This nutmeg grater would have been carried around in a pocket and used to grate fresh  nutmeg into mulled wine or on to hot crumpets.

The bottle unscrews below the shoulder to reveal the metal grater and the storage space for the nutmeg.

The carved wooden "cork" is also removable. The bottle is painted black and the cork, red.

The whole has achieved a wonderful patina through gentle wear to the paint surface over many years. The interior still retains a little powdered nutmeg.

It measures 7.5 cms h x 3 cms w at the base

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Nutmeg Grater to the 19th Century.

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An  early 19th century painted sycamore nutmeg grater in the shape of a wine bottle.
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This nutmeg grater would have been carried around in a pocket and used to grate fresh  nutmeg into mulled wine or on to hot crumpets.
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fig 1. A dark painted antique wooden nutmeg grater shaped like a miniature bottle sits against a plain background.
fig 1. An  early 19th Century Painted Sycamore Nutmeg Grater

The bottle unscrews below the shoulder to reveal the metal grater and the storage space for the nutmeg.

The carved wooden "cork" is also removable. The bottle is painted black and the cork, red.

The whole has achieved a wonderful patina through gentle wear to the paint surface over many years. The interior still retains a little powdered nutmeg.

It measures 7.5 cms h x 3 cms w at the base

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Nutmeg Grater to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1056785
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Archive I A dark painted antique wooden nutmeg grater shaped like a miniature bottle sits against a plain background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An  early 19th Century Painted Sycamore Nutmeg Grater

Archive II A dark painted antique wooden nutmeg grater shaped like a miniature bottle sits against a plain background. View II
Archive III A dark painted antique wooden nutmeg grater shaped like a miniature bottle sits against a plain background. View III
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A dark painted antique wooden nutmeg grater shaped like a miniature bottle sits against a plain background.
An  early 19th century painted sycamore nutmeg grater
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A dark painted antique wooden nutmeg grater shaped like a miniature bottle sits against a plain background.
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  • ObjectTreen and Kitchenalia
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSycamore
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsWoodturned profile, Fitted lid, Painted finish

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Treen refers to small, functional wooden domestic objects made by hand or on a lathe, with many surviving pieces dating from the 17th through the 19th centuries.

Treen items were typically fashioned from close-grained domestic hardwoods such as sycamore, boxwood, beech, and fruitwoods like plum or pear, chosen for their durability and suitability for woodturning.

Authenticity is assessed through the presence of tool marks consistent with period manufacturing techniques, natural wear patterns, shrinkage cracks, and an authentic aged surface patina developed over decades of use.

Antique treen can be displayed grouped in collections on open shelving, sideboards, or coffee tables to introduce warmth, organic texture, and historical depth to contemporary spaces.

Maintenance requires avoiding direct sunlight, excessive moisture, and modern cleaning agents, applying occasional microcrystalline wax or mineral oil only when necessary to prevent the wood from drying out.
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