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On display at Young V&A
Play Gallery, Sound it Out, case 19

Nutmeg Grater

1800-1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Nutmeg grater in the form of an acorn, made in turned wood. The top and base screw together. A metal grater in a bone frame screws into the top of the base.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Top
  • Base
  • Metal Grater
Materials and techniques
Turned wood
Brief description
Nutmeg grater in the form of an acorn, with a metal grater and boned rim. English, ca. early 19th century.
Physical description
Nutmeg grater in the form of an acorn, made in turned wood. The top and base screw together. A metal grater in a bone frame screws into the top of the base.
Dimensions
  • Whole height: 8cm
  • Whole width: 4.3cm
  • Top (135 1907) height: 3.5cm
  • Base (135 a 1907) diameter: 4.3cm
  • Metal grater (135 b 1907) height: 0.9cm
  • Metal grater (135 b 1907) diameter: 2.9cm
Measurements taken from object by Max Donnelly.
Credit line
Given by Mr W. C. Carter
Collection
Accession number
135-1907

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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