S/5940 Antique Treen 19th Century Fruitwood Rock Salt Grinder

A fruitwood two section salt 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.

Sold 3½ in. (9 cm.) High
2¼ in. (6 cm.) Diameter French Circa 1870