A Nice Antique Georgian Pocket Nutmeg Grater Designed for the refined traveller or dinner guest of the late 1700s and early 1800s, this compact tin container features a hinged lid and an internal rasp - ideal for grating fresh nutmeg directly into drinks or dishes. This nutmeg grater is made from tin - circa 1800.
* Small enough to fit in a waistcoat or reticule, in keeping with Georgian customs and hospitality. A quintessential accessory of the era’s social drink culture, particularly in relation to punch bowls and hot toddies.
Measurements:
Height: 1" (approx. 2.5cm)
Width: 2" (approx. 5cm)
Depth: 1 1/4" (approx. 3cm)
Total weight: 27g
In good condition – Surface oxidation, internal rust, and age-related wear consistent with heavy 18th/19th-century use. Lid opens and closes securely; grater surface intact.
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