Description in the form of a bottle, with threaded lid, 11,5cm high; another, 19th century, in the form of an acorn, with turned cover, 7cm long; another, 19th century, arched with sliding back, 14cm high; a treen nutcracker, 19th century, in the form an acorn, 9,5cm high; a French treen pepper grinder, 19th century, part glazed, the base stamped 'DEPOSE PARIS', painted steel handle, 8,5cm high; a pair of treen lignum vitae spice boxes, 19th century, each of turned baluster form, with screw cap, some damage, 10,5cm high; a treen offertory tray, 19th century, circular, with moulded rim, 12,7cm diameter; and a treen lignum vitae egg cup, 19th century, with ring-turned stem, 7,5cm high (9)
Condition Report A treen fruitwood nutmeg grater, 19th century - bottle Appears good ? A treen fruitwood nutmeg grater, 19th century - acorn The tip of the acorn showing wear ? Another, 19th century Wear from use ? A treen nutcracker, 19th century Appears good ? A treen pepper grinder, 19th century Age related wear ? A pair of treen lignum vitae spice boxes, 19th century One with a repaired foot measuring 4cm, there is a chip to the foot measuring 0,8 by 0,5cm The other appears good ? A treen offertory tray, 19th century Scuffing and age related wear ? A treen lignum vitae egg cup, 19th century Appears good
Provenance From the Late Lady Ina Oppenheimer Blue Bird Farm Collection.