Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

iron
wood

Dimensions

Part (trough): 3 5/8 x 18 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (9.2 x 47 x 10.8 cm)

Part (knife): 12 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. (31.1 x 19.1 cm)

Creation Date

1820 – 1860

Description

Cast iron herb grinder; boat-shaped trough on two legs with spouted end for pouring crushed herbs; grinding wheel with wood handle.

Provenance

Purchased from Elie Nadelman
The Folk Art Collection of Elie and Viola Nadelman, Riverdale, NY

Kitchen Artifact ID

1937.1553ab