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On display at V&A South Kensington
British Galleries, Room 57

Spice Mill

1660-1700 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Spice mill in turned wood, baluster form. The upper part is perforated and is used to crush spice through the middle into the lower receptacle. Probably walnut.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Spice Mill Part
  • Spice Mill Part
  • Spice Mill Part
Materials and techniques
Turned wood
Brief description
Spice mill in turned wood, in three parts, in baluster form. English, mid 17th century
Physical description
Spice mill in turned wood, baluster form. The upper part is perforated and is used to crush spice through the middle into the lower receptacle. Probably walnut.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.875in
  • Diameter: 3.25in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Collection
Accession number
W.18-1926

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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