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.
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.
Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items
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Antique Treen Coquilla Nutmeg Grater- Pear Shaped
