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Antique Treen Nutmeg Grater
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Antique Treen Nutmeg Grater

19th century
For Sale by Opus Antiques
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An early 1800s barrel shaped nutmeg grater. Interestingly this model is usually found made from coquilla nut but this example is made from wood.

Both ends unsrew, one to reveal a nutmeg grater the other end for storage of nutmegs.

It measures 6.5cm h x  4cm w in the middle.

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

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Description
An early 1800s barrel shaped nutmeg grater. Interestingly this model is usually found made from coquilla nut but this example is made from wood.

Both ends unsrew, one to reveal a nutmeg grater the other end for storage of nutmegs.

It measures 6.5cm h x  4cm w in the middle.

Date of Manufacture

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

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Opus Antiques
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Archive I A small turned wooden barrel-shaped antique nutmeg grater with incised line detailing.

Antique Treen Nutmeg Grater

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A small turned wooden barrel-shaped antique nutmeg grater with incised line detailing.
Antique Treen Nutmeg Grater
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A small turned wooden barrel-shaped antique nutmeg grater with incised line detailing.
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Treen refers to small, functional domestic items crafted entirely from wood, typically made using lathe-turning techniques before mass-produced metals became common. Pocket nutmeg graters were popular personal accessories in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, allowing individuals to carry whole nutmegs and grate fresh spice onto food or beverages while travelling.

Dense, fine-grained hardwoods were preferred for turned treen to ensure durability and allow precise threading. Common choices included boxwood, fruitwoods such as apple or pear, sycamore, mahogany, and lignum vitae, often housing a small steel or iron rasp insert inside.

Authentic pieces usually demonstrate subtle wear consistent with handling, natural timber shrinkage over time, and hand-cut screw threads inside the compartments. They typically feature smooth patination in areas touched frequently and tool marks characteristic of historical turning methods.

Small treen objects are best displayed in curated groupings on open shelving, sideboards, or inside glass cabinet displays to highlight variations in timber grain and form. Their warm organic tones complement both traditional country interiors and minimalist contemporary spaces seeking tactile interest.

Treen should be kept away from direct heat sources, excess moisture, and direct sunlight to prevent timber splitting or warping. Dusting with a soft cloth and applying a thin coat of natural beeswax polish periodically maintains the surface patina and prevents the wood from drying out.
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