Possible source
Elie Nadelman
(American, 1882 – 1946)
Snuff rasp or nutmeg grater
1775-1825
Place madeFrance
Iron
Overall: 1/4 × 6 1/2 × 2 in. (0.6 × 16.5 × 5.1 cm)
INV.748
DescriptionIron snuff rasp (or nutmeg grater) with pierced iron rasp and small bowl or receptical at top; foliate motifs and mask-like male faces chased on lid and opposite side; mounted figure engraved at center of lid which hinges on iron pin at base; quiver, arrow, and bow engraved on reverse of lid.Markingswritten: on inside of lid: "2251"
ClassificationsBASE METALS
Collections
- Age of Exploration and Dutch New York
