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 Georgian era.
Originating from Tunbridge it was made in the early part of the 1800's.
On the lid is a street scene from Brighton. The lid unscrews to reveal a nutmeg grater. The two compartments also unscrew for storage of spice. Both have their original labels, Nutmeg and Ginger. The spice tower also still retains the small green label "A Tunbridge Ware Gift'.
There is a minor shrinkage mark to the back.
It only measures 9cm h x 4.8cm w.
C1810/20
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items
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A Rare Miniature Spice Tower & Nutmeg Grater - Tunbridge
