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Nutmeg Grater

1821-2 (made)
Artist/Maker
James Barber and William Whitwell (makers)
Place of origin
York (made)

Cylindrical cover, the grater attached to the detachable base

Object details

Object type
Nutmeg grater
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Case
  • Nutmeg Grater
Brief description
Nutmeg grater, silver, made by James Barber and William Whitwell, York, 1821-2
Physical description
Cylindrical cover, the grater attached to the detachable base
Dimensions
  • Height: 3.5in
  • Diameter: 1.625in
Dimensions taken from 1927 accession register
Credit line
Gift of Guy and Rupert Oswald Smith
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
M.904:1-1927

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O373831/nutmeg-grater-james-barber-and/
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