What-is-it question LXX.

Post by **2209patrick** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 7:47 pm

This piece was made in London, 1810, by Thomas Menton.
I'd estimate the length at 5 inches (12.70cm.).
What was it called?

Pat.
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kerangoumar · Post by **kerangoumar** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 1:23 am

that's a nutmeg grater.
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Post by **2209patrick** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 7:22 am

While this probably could be used as a nutmeg grater, that's not what it was intended for (according to a couple of my references).

Pat.
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Post by **dognose** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 12:10 pm

Hi Pat,

Would it be for the preparation of snuff?

Regards Trev.
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Post by **2209patrick** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 1:22 pm

Hello Trev.

Well done. Yes, it's called a snuff grater or tobacco rasp.

Pat.
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kerangoumar · Post by **kerangoumar** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 5:59 pm

har har!

some of those old boys do have secrets! (referring to my mother's 2nd cousin once removed, a chef, who always claimed that his was a nutmeg grater - tho' I don't recall smelling any 'baccy on him)
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