Tinplate nutmeg grater with wooden handlenutmeg graters

Tinplate nutmeg grater with two wooden handlesEdgarnutmeg graters

Nutmeg is placed in mini barrel and pressed down with the plunger. The barrel is then slid backward and forward over the grater.Tin nutmeg grater with wooden mini barrel and wooden handle.Uniquenutmeg graters

Metal hand-cranked nutmeg grater with two wooden handles.nutmeg graters

'Gem' nutmeg grater, hand-cranked with three wheels and a wooden knob on the handle.nutmeg graters

Tin nutmeg grater.grater, nutmeg

This type of manual food grater was a common household tool in kitchens before the invention of modern electric food processors. Likely used for grating cheese, vegetables, or even nutmeg. The collecting tray suggests it was specifically designed for grating small, fine ingredients, possibly for baking or seasoning.A rectangular metal food grater with a curved, perforated grating surface. At the bottom end, a small collecting tray is attached, designed to catch grated food. The grater is made of rusted metal, indicating significant age and exposure to moisture over time. The handle at the base features a looped end, suggesting it was designed for hanging storage when not in use.grater, food, utensil, kitchen, household item, cooking