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Antique Spice Tower & Nutmeg Grater - Dr Reckless Collection
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Antique Spice Tower & Nutmeg Grater - Dr Reckless Collection

19th century
Sold 18 May 2023 · Opus Antiques
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Description

This is an unusual 19th century tower which has a grater top, with the top section pulling off for storage of a nutmeg etc, and then a lower section which pulls off for futher storage. Illustated in Dr Reckless's book on nutmegs and spices page 279 and originating from his collection it is described as being a' Treen tower with nutmeg grater'.

It may have originally had a cover to the top, but if so it has been gone a long while.

The tower measures 14cm h x 3.7cm w.

c1880

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
3.7cm (1.46")
Depth
3.7cm (1.46")
Reference Numbers
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SA922388
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Description
This is an unusual 19th century tower which has a grater top, with the top section pulling off for storage of a nutmeg etc, and then a lower section which pulls off for futher storage.
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Illustated in Dr Reckless's book on nutmegs and spices page 279 and originating from his collection it is described as being a' Treen tower with nutmeg grater'.
Opus Antiques

It may have originally had a cover to the top, but if so it has been gone a long while.

The tower measures 14cm h x 3.7cm w.

c1880

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
3.7cm (1.46")
Depth
3.7cm (1.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA922388
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Telephone 07941 285 532
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Antique Spice Tower & Nutmeg Grater - Dr Reckless Collection
Antique Spice Tower & Nutmeg Grater - Dr Reckless Collection
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Antique Spice Tower & Nutmeg Grater - Dr Reckless Collection
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 3.7 cm (1 in) x D 3.7 cm (1 in)
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