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Nice Antique Georgian Pocket Nutmeg Grater – Circa 1800
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Nice Antique Georgian Pocket Nutmeg Grater – Circa 1800

19th century
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A Nice Antique Georgian Pocket Nutmeg Grater Designed for the refined traveller or dinner guest of the late 1700s and early 1800s, this compact tin container features a hinged lid and an internal rasp - ideal for grating fresh nutmeg directly into drinks or dishes. This nutmeg grater is made from tin - circa 1800.

* Small enough to fit in a waistcoat or reticule, in keeping with Georgian customs and hospitality. A quintessential accessory of the era’s social drink culture, particularly in relation to punch bowls and hot toddies.

Measurements:

Height: 1" (approx. 2.5cm)

Width: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Depth: 1 1/4" (approx. 3cm)

Total weight: 27g

In good condition – Surface oxidation, internal rust, and age-related wear consistent with heavy 18th/19th-century use. Lid opens and closes securely; grater surface intact.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Georgian Pocket Nutmeg Grater to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155524
Dealers Internal Reference
P51523
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Description
A Nice Antique Georgian Pocket Nutmeg Grater Designed for the refined traveller or dinner guest of the late 1700s and early 1800s, this compact tin container features a hinged lid and an internal rasp - ideal for grating fresh nutmeg directly into drinks or dishes. This nutmeg grater is made from tin - circa 1800.

Small enough to fit in a waistcoat or reticule, in keeping with Georgian customs and hospitality.

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A quintessential accessory of the era’s social drink culture, particularly in relation to punch bowls and hot toddies.
Kingsdown Antiques
fig 1. An open oval Georgian metal pocket nutmeg grater showing a hinged lid and a perforated grating surface with age patina.
fig 1. Nice Antique Georgian Pocket Nutmeg Grater – Circa 1800

Measurements:

Height: 1" (approx. 2.5cm)

Width: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Depth: 1 1/4" (approx. 3cm)

Total weight: 27g

In good condition – Surface oxidation, internal rust, and age-related wear consistent with heavy 18th/19th-century use. Lid opens and closes securely; grater surface intact.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Georgian Pocket Nutmeg Grater to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155524
Dealers Internal Ref
P51523
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Archive I An open oval Georgian metal pocket nutmeg grater showing a hinged lid and a perforated grating surface with age patina.

Nice Antique Georgian Pocket Nutmeg Grater – Circa 1800

Archive II An open oval Georgian metal pocket nutmeg grater showing a hinged lid and a perforated grating surface with age patina. View II
Archive III An open oval Georgian metal pocket nutmeg grater showing a hinged lid and a perforated grating surface with age patina. View III
Archive IV An open oval Georgian metal pocket nutmeg grater showing a hinged lid and a perforated grating surface with age patina. View IV
Archive V An open oval Georgian metal pocket nutmeg grater showing a hinged lid and a perforated grating surface with age patina. View V
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An open oval Georgian metal pocket nutmeg grater showing a hinged lid and a perforated grating surface with age patina.
Nice Antique Georgian Pocket Nutmeg Grater – circa 1800
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An open oval Georgian metal pocket nutmeg grater showing a hinged lid and a perforated grating surface with age patina.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectNutmeg Graters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialTinplate, Steel, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHand-punched perforated plate, Hinged oval lid, Compact pocket size
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This antique Georgian pocket nutmeg grater dates from circa 1800 and exemplifies the social drink culture of the period. Formed in an oval silhouette from tinplate, steel, and iron with a dark brown finish, the container includes a hinged lid that opens upward. Visible details comprise a hand-punched perforated internal steel plate showing heavy surface oxidation and rust, along with significant dark patina and wear across the interior and exterior metal surfaces. Measuring 2.5 cm high, 5 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, the miniature container fits easily into the palm of the hand. In a contemporary home, this pocket accessory suits placement on a bookshelf in a gentleman's library or study as a small cabinet curiosity or conversation piece. Collectors of Georgian dining accessories or antique metalwork can display the piece securely closed or open to reveal the rusted internal rasp.

FAQs

Pocket nutmeg graters became popular during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries when nutmeg was an expensive luxury spice. Individuals carried personal graters to add freshly grated nutmeg to hot punch, mulled wine, or food while travelling or dining away from home.

Georgian nutmeg graters were constructed from a range of metals depending on wealth, including silver, silver plate, tinplate, brass, and steel. The grating plate itself was typically made of perforated steel or iron to maintain a sharp edge.

Authentic pieces from this period exhibit hand-punched perforations on the rasp plate, hand-fitted five-part hinges, and surface patination consistent with age. Metal surfaces often display natural oxidisation and signs of historical hand manufacturing.

These small tactile objects are suitable for display inside glass curio cabinets, arranged on a bookshelf alongside leather-bound volumes, or placed on a tray within a kitchen counter display of historical cooking implements.

To prevent further oxidisation and corrosion, keep metal graters in a moisture-free environment. Remove dust with a soft, dry brush and avoid applying water or harsh chemical cleaners that could strip the natural historical patina.
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