S/4078 Antique Treen 19th Century Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Travelling Nutmeg Grater

A lovely 19th century rosewood and Tunbridge Ware three section pocket travelling nutmeg grater, having a top inlaid with various woods in a geometric pattern, that unscrews to reveal the metal grater, which in turn unscrews to reveal a small rounded compartment for a nutmeg. The whole has a good rich colour and patination.

Sold 1¾ in. (4.5 cm.) High
1½ in. (4 cm.) Diameter English Circa 1840