It was listed by Opus Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
These small antique nutmeg graters were carried around in pockets and used for grating nutmeg into mulled wine or punch. Nutmeg graters were a real status symbol. Around the middle of the 19th century the price of nutmeg began to drop and became more affordable.
Lovely figuring to the wood and in very good conditions with no cracks etc.
It measures 10cm h x 3.3cm w.
c1820/30
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Antique Fruitwood Nutmeg Grater - Wine Bottle Shape
