Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

wood
metal

Dimensions

Overall: 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 21.6 x 11.4 cm )

Creation Date

1700 – 1750

Description

Turned wooden treenware spice grinder/grater composed of three parts; the lowest section serves as a receptacle for powdered spice; the central section is cylindrical with an interior metal grinder; the upper section and lid is similar to a pestle capped with a metal grate; all parts have dark brown varnish.

Provenance

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

Kitchen Artifact ID

1937.1755a-c