Grater Collection

Grated spices. Ginger on a grater next to chopped red chilli, chopped chilli and whole ginger

An almond mill
5310236 An almond mill; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an almond mill. Inside the outer tin cylinder were a conical and a cylindrical grater)

Lamentable Complaint of Nick Froth and Rulerost, 1641 (engraving)
2603867 Lamentable Complaint of Nick Froth and Rulerost, 1641 (engraving); (add.info.: "The Lamentable Complaint of Nick Froth and Rulerost")

Silver Nutmeg Grater, c. 1936. Creator: Michael Fenga
Silver Nutmeg Grater, c. 1936

The mourner 3
Victoria Glinka

The Proclamation Regarding Weights and Measures, 1889 (tempera on panel)
MAN62934 The Proclamation Regarding Weights and Measures, 1889 (tempera on panel) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 26.2x56.9 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Handmade Grater, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Joseph Glover
Handmade Grater, 1935/1942

Nutmeg Grater, England, 1803. Creator: Thomas Matthews
Nutmeg Grater, England, 1803

Nutmeg Grater, London, c. 1798 / 99. Creator: T. Phipps and E. Robinson
Nutmeg Grater, London, c. 1798/99

Melon-Shaped Nutmeg Grater, Europe, c. 1840 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Melon-Shaped Nutmeg Grater, Europe, c. 1840/50

Barrel-Shaped Nutmeg Grater, Denmark, c. 1830. Creator: Unknown
Barrel-Shaped Nutmeg Grater, Denmark, c. 1830

Nutmeg Grater, Denmark, c. 1820. Creator: Unknown
Nutmeg Grater, Denmark, c. 1820

Nutmeg Grater, London, c. 1780 / 81. Creator: Unknown
Nutmeg Grater, London, c. 1780/81

Nutmeg Grater, Birmingham, c. 1800. Creator: Marked SM
Nutmeg Grater, Birmingham, c. 1800

Nutmeg Grater, Birmingham, c. 1842 / 43. Creator: Marked CW
Nutmeg Grater, Birmingham, c. 1842/43

Nutmeg Grater, Birmingham, c. 1794 / 95. Creator: Joseph Taylor
Nutmeg Grater, Birmingham, c. 1794/95

Coconut grater (wood, mother-of-pearl (nacre), twine)
7082210 Coconut grater (wood, mother-of-pearl (nacre), twine) by Oceanic; 38.4x27.9x61.9 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; North Carolina Museum of Art; out of copyright

Women Preparing Sashimi, 1806-20. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Women Preparing Sashimi, 1806-20

A Young Man in a Turban holding a Roemer: The Fingernail Test, (oil on canvas)
827789 A Young Man in a Turban holding a Roemer: The Fingernail Test, (oil on canvas) by Sweerts, Michael (1618-64); 74x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Man in a Turban holding a Roemer)

Retro Food: Preparing Vegetables, 1957 (screen print)
3036089 Retro Food: Preparing Vegetables, 1957 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Retro 1950s illustration of preparing vegetables on a cutting board; screen print)

The Labourers Welcome (oil on canvas)
SAG66172 The Labourers Welcome (oil on canvas) by Clark, Joseph (1834-1926); 75x53.75 cm; Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

Collection of nutmeg graters, 1828-40 (silver)
CNC7327 Collection of nutmeg graters, 1828-40 (silver) by English School, (19th century); N. Bloom & Son, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Grater (stone)
834189 Grater (stone) by Taino Culture; height: 46 cm; Museo del Hombre Dominicano, Dominican Republic; Photo eDirk Bakker; Dominican, out of copyright

The Masonic Installation Ceremony at the Albert Hall, Some Leading Freemasons (engraving)
1053653 The Masonic Installation Ceremony at the Albert Hall, Some Leading Freemasons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Grater, from the Tomb of Bernardini di Palestrina (silver)
704082 Grater, from the Tomb of Bernardini di Palestrina (silver) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio, Italy; out of copyright

Utensils (colour litho)
3096756 Utensils (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Utensils. Illustration for Bilder zum Anschauungsunterricht fur die Jugend by Eduard Walther)

Samuel Chappel, alias Grater (engraving)
821276 Samuel Chappel, alias Grater (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Chappel, alias Grater)

Destiny
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To kill and to dismember. The rampant crime/
Victoria Glinka

The birth of the flotilla 2
Victoria Glinka

The Fat Kitchen, 1563. Creator: Pieter van der Heyden
The Fat Kitchen, 1563

NUT AND PINEAPPLE SALAD
Nut and pineapple salad: Cut the tops off and scoop out some fresh tomatoes. Make a mixture of shredded pineapple and baked brazil nuts and fill the tomatoes with it. Date: 1930s

Still Life (oil on canvas)
XKH147205 Still Life (oil on canvas) by Hinz, Johann Georg (also Hintz, Hainz, Heintz) (1630/31-88); 87x69.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Roman kitchen utensils, 1st century A. D. found in the ruins of Pompeii
POMPEII: KITCHEN UTENSILS. Roman kitchen utensils, 1st century A.D. found in the ruins of Pompeii

Greetings card in the shape of a food grater containing nuts. Date: circa 1890s

Black and white illustration of grating butter on top of flour in mixing bowl

Using a toothbrush to clean a grater

The Street Seller of Nutmeg-graters, illustration taken from The London Labour
XJF869633 The Street Seller of Nutmeg-graters, illustration taken from The London Labour and the London Poor by Henry Mayhew, circa 1840 (engraving) by English School

The Street-Seller of Nutmeg-Graters (b / w photo)
XJF280527 The Street-Seller of Nutmeg-Graters (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Kitchen general view. May 1966

Kitchen utensils in stainless steel hanging on hooks in the Provence kitchen: raper
Kitchen utensils hanging on hooks in the Provence kitchen: raper, stainer, sieves, funnels, spoons, grinder. Clos des Iles Le Brusc Six Fours, Cote d Azur, Var, France

Lamentable Complaint of Nick Froth and Rulerost
" The Lamentable Complaint of Nick Froth and Rulerost". Innkeeper reprimanded for not observing the Sabbath. From a tract of 1641

Girl grating cheese, close-up

Grated ginger, close-up

Female hand grating ginger rhizome into fine pulp with grater

Horseradish root, peel, and partially grated on metal grater, on wooden surface

Ground turmeric, crushed spices in mortar, and whole green and red chilli peppers in glass

Girls hand grating cheese on chopping board, close-up

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"Grater: A Tool of Culinary Art and Historical Significance" Grated spices have long been an essential element in culinary traditions, adding depth and flavor to dishes around the world. The art of grating spices has evolved over centuries, as evidenced by historical artifacts such as "The Proclamation Regarding Weights and Measures, 1889, " a captivating tempera on panel painting that depicts the importance of precise measurements in food preparation. Delving further into history, we discover the craftsmanship behind handmade graters like Joseph Glover's creation from 1935-1942. This exquisite piece showcases the dedication and skill required to produce functional yet aesthetically pleasing kitchen tools. Traveling back even further, we encounter Thomas Matthews' Nutmeg Grater from England in 1803. Its intricate design reflects both practicality and elegance, demonstrating how even mundane tasks can be elevated through thoughtful craftsmanship. London-based creators T. Phipps and E. Robinson left their mark with a nutmeg grater dating back to c. 1798/99—a testament to their innovation during that era. Meanwhile, an unknown European artisan crafted a melon-shaped nutmeg grater circa 1840/50—an intriguing blend of functionality and whimsy. Denmark also made its mark on this culinary tool with barrel-shaped (c. 1830) and regular (c. 1820) nutmeg graters—both showcasing Danish ingenuity while serving a practical purpose. Uncovering more hidden gems within this realm brings us to London's c. 1780/81 nutmeg grater—an enigmatic creation whose creator remains unknown but leaves us captivated by its timeless charm. Birmingham emerges as another hub for these fascinating artifacts—the marked SM (c. 1800), CW (c. 1842/43), and Joseph Taylor (c. c1794/95) nutmeg graters all bear witness to Birmingham's rich heritage in metalwork and craftsmanship.