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ANTIQUE #SA1068375

Antique Tunbridge Ware Nutmeg Grater - Rare Form

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Opus Antiques

This is an unusual Tunbridge Ware nutmeg grater. The main body is decorated with Van Dyke pattern triangles, all different wood species to give a very striking effect. The lid is decorated with a geometric mosaic of small diamond shapes, again using a variety of woods.
 
THe lid unscrews to reveal the grater and the base unscrews for storage of nutmegs.
 
A very striking piece.
 
It measures 5cm w x 4cm h.
 
C1830/40
 
Own a piece of history
 
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1068375
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Antique SA1068375 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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Antique Treen, boxes & decorative Georgian Items
Devon
United Kingdom
Tel: 07941 285 532
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD