S/3265 Antique Treen 19th Century Fruitwood Spice Grinder

An unusual fruitwood spice grinder, having a fixed wooden thumb piece handle. The interior consists of a serrated wooden ball, which is attached to the exterior handle, and when turned revolves round. The body, of baluster form, is seated on a shallow circular foot. The whole has a pleasing medium colour and retains a patination.

Provenance: Maria Baker Collection Label

Sold 2¾ in. (7 cm.) Wide
3½ in. (9 cm.) High
2 in. (5 cm.) Diameter English Circa 1880