Grinder, Spices, Nutmeg

Object/Artifact

Cascade Locks Historical Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

67.23.6

Description

Nutmeg grinder with wooden box base and iron metal top with handle. The wooden box base of the grinder has a pull out drawer made of the same wood with screw handle. The top of the grinder opens on top by two moving plates that interlock when closed and move by a gear connection point. The handle is made of iron with a wooden handle and attached to a grinder inside of the case. The iron metal has decorative detailing. There is nutmeg residue inside the box, grinder, and drawer.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Mill, Spice

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Mill, Culinary

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Food Grinding

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Preparation Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Food Processing & Preparation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

9-5/8 in

Width

7 in

Length

7 in

Materials

Material

Metal, Wood

Material Notes

Base of grinder is made of wood and top of grinder is made of iron metal.

Colors

Color

Black, Brown, Tan, Off-White/Cream

Color Notes

Wood is brown and tan. Iron metal is black. There is off-white residue in cracks from repairs to the item.