Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Overall in good condition, the inner bone ring holding the grater in place has a few old repaired splits, it does screws and unscrews fine.
This shape is not common, a similar example is illustrated in Dr Recklesses book on nutmeg graters.
It measures 6.5cm h.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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Antique Treen Coquilla Nutmeg Grater- Pear Shaped
