Spice Container

Name/Title

Spice Container

Description

Circular tin container with its handled lid. Is divided into six compartments and with a nutmeg grater at center

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Tinsmith

Date made

1795 - 1810

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1800.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

14.5 cm

Diameter

21.5 cm

Material

Metal (tinned iron)

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair to Good

Notes

The tin is worn and the surface somewhat corroded. The 3 x 5 inventory card states that the paint has worn off. However, it is not clear that the object was ever painted. Even by 1989 it was described as with the exterior in poor condition with the tin completely flaked off and with much rust. By contrast the interior retained much of the tin and has minimal rust.