S/5905 Antique Treen 18th Century Small Apple Wood Nutmeg or Spice Grater

A small excellent quality Georgian two section apple wood travelling mortar grater. The pestle has a collared knob and metal grater and the mortar has extensive reeded turned and incised line decoration. The whole has an excellent colour, as often found in fruitwood items and a lovely patination.

Provenance: Desborough Collection

Sold 5¼ in. (13.5 cm.) High
1½ in. (4 cm.) Diameter English Circa 1780