Accession No
1922.898.1-2
Description
A nutmeg holder [.1] and lid [.2] in turned and carved wood. The lid is rounded in shape, and decorated with diagonal grooves; disc shaped top handle partially come away and missing. The lid screws onto the holder, and has an added level possibly made of ivory. The holder has concave walls decorated with grooves.
Place
Europe; Northern Europe; British Isles; United Kingdom; Great Britain; England
Period
?18th century ?19th century
Source
Jennings, John [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1922.898.1-2
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood; ?Ivory
Local Term
Measurements
80mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Accession register for 1922.898: 'Turned and carved wood nutmeg grater.'
Event Date 1922
Author: maa
Context (Analysis)
The accession register suggest this grater dates from the 18th century. However, a small label kept inside the container suggests dates of 1800-1820 (19th century). Both have been tentatively added to the Period field.
Event Date 21/03/2023
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
A nutmeg holder [.1] and lid [.2] in turned and carved wood. The lid is rounded in shape, and decorated with diagonal grooves; disc shaped top handle partially come away and missing. The lid screws onto the holder, and has an added level possibly made of ivory. The holder has concave walls decorated with grooves.
Event Date 22/3/2023
Author: Sam Daisley
FM:45278
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