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Tobacco Grater

late 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tobacco grater of a curved piece of wood, carved at the back in diaper patterns, with inlaid ornament in brass wire and mother of pearl. The front is also inlaid with brass wire and mother of pearl, and has a metal rasp.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood, carved; brass wire; mother of pearl; metal
Brief description
Wood; German; 18th c.
Physical description
Tobacco grater of a curved piece of wood, carved at the back in diaper patterns, with inlaid ornament in brass wire and mother of pearl. The front is also inlaid with brass wire and mother of pearl, and has a metal rasp.
Dimensions
  • Length: 14.6cm
  • Width: 3.2cm
Credit line
Given by A. Pickert
Object history
Given to the V&A in 1872 by A. Pickert.
Collection
Accession number
1247-1872

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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