Antique Graters and Nutmeg Graters

Vintage Chef offers a large variety of antique tin graters and nutmeg graters.

Vintage Chef offers a large variety of antique food and nutmeg graters.  Tin graters are a collectable that comes in an endless variety and range from simple and functional to elaborate designs.  Our offerings include both the mass produced and individually made, one of a kind variety.


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Nutmeg Graters

Nutmeg Grater
NM01

A very attractive nutmeg grater with an elaborate pressed tin design.  This nutmeg grater has a nicely patinated finish and is good a tight in it's construction.  The 8 rayed star sliding panel on the back of this grater still has a good solid fit.  Of English manufacture - circa 1900. 

Nutmeg Grater
NM02

A nice Edgar nutmeg grater in good condition.  Hinge assembly and lid are intact and the lid closes nicely.  There is a little spatter of paint around the hanging hole.  Overall this is a nice specimen.

Nutmeg Grater
NM03

A Kreamer nutmeg grater in good condition that still retains much of it's tin plating.  The hinge and lid are in good condition and the lid on the nutmeg compartment seals very nicely.    This nice grater has no dings or dents and would make a very nice addition to any collection.

Nutmeg Grater
NM04

A coffin style nutmeg grater with remnants of it's original Japanned finish.  The lid and hinge on the grater are intact and the lid closes tightly on the nutmeg compartment.  Even the hanging wire is intact and unbent. This nutmeg grater comes complete with three nutmegs in it's compartment. 
Nutmeg Grater
NM05

A nice nutmeg grater with much of it's original japanned finish still intact.  The hinge and lid assembly is in very good working order and has a star embossed on the top of the lid.  The tin plating still has a nice shine for a grater this old.
Nutmeg Grater
NM06

A very nice Boye Sanitary Nutmeg Grater made by the Boye Needle company of Chicago, New York, and San Francisco.  The nutmegs are inserted into the spring loaded box which is then slid over the grating surface.  These are a hard to find item and would make a great addition to any collection.
SOLD

A unique, dual purpose nutmeg and bread grater.  This specimen is hinged between the two different types of graters.  The hinge assembly is in excellent condition and allows the unit to fold into itself to save space.  The two different types of graters are labeled "Nutmeg" and "Bread" to differentiate their use.
Nutmeg Grater
NM08

A one of a kind nutmeg grater with a long wooden handle.  This unique specimen has intricate punch work with even the sides folded into the wooden handle.  The grater is mounted to the handle with one larger nail and four very small square headed nails on each side.  The nice cherry colored smooth patina makes this a very attractive specimen.
Nutmeg Grater
NM09

A nice, primitive, hand made, coffin shaped nutmeg grater.  A unique design with the back being punched out to act as the bottom of the nutmeg compartment.  There is no lid on the compartment itself but the nutmegs would stay in place while the grater is hanging.  Needless to say, this is a one of a kind nutmeg grater.

Nutmeg Grater
NM10

A nutmeg grater with a wire handle and foot.  This is a very nice size that looks great hanging on the wall. This nutmeg grater is a miniature  version of the larger vintage food graters.  A very collectable specimen.
Nutmeg Grater
NM11

A nice nutmeg grater in good condition with two wire handles.  These work nicely when place flat upon a plate or over the top of a cup.  Nothing fancy but very useable and attractive.

Antique Graters
Vintage Grater - The Lightning Shredder Vintage Grater - The Lightning Shredder
GR20
A complete set including the handle in very good plus condition. This shredder / grater is also known as the 3 in 1 and includes three different shredding plates comprised of a fine grating surface, a medium grating surface, a slicer and a very fine or nutmeg grating surface. Each of the three interchangeable blades retain a bright tin finish and measure 6 ¾” in length by 3 ½” in width. The overall length of the bracket and handle is 12”. A great addition to any kitchenalia collection.

Antique Grater Antique Grater - Punched Tin With Wood Handle
GR18
An attractive smaller sized grater with a turned wood, black painted handle. This grater still retains much of it's bright tin finish and displays very well. Measuring 8 1/2" long by 3 1/2" wide.
Antique Grater Antique Grater - Bromwell "Knuckle Duster"
GR19
"Bromwell's Greater-Grater - Easy to use - Grates Rapidly - Safe and Sanitary For All Grating Purposes". The oval shaped grating surface still has a brilliant shine. These are scarce in this good of a condition. The length of this grater is 4" - width of 3" and a height of 2¼".
Antique Grater - Bluffton Slaw Cutter Antique Grater - Bluffton Slaw Cutter
GR15
This is a "Bluffton Slaw Cutter", of Bluffton, OH. The script on this specimen states - "Bluffton Slaw Cutter - Hold the fingers so they will not come in contact with the knives, after sliced down, press down with the palm of the hand until all is sliced - Patented Bluffton, OH". This cutter measures 13" long by 4 1/4 wide and still may be used for it's original utilitarian purpose. This cutter was one of the originals manufactured before improvements were made in the 1920's.

 
Antique Grater Antique Grater - Combination Grater
GR13
This is a circa 1940 - 1950 Grater that is unmarked as to the manufacturer. It measures 11" long by 4 1/4" wide with 3 cutting surfaces.
Antique Grater - The "All In One" Antique Grater - The "All In One"
GR14
A grater made by American, the "All In One", and shown in "300 Years of Kitchen Collectibles". Made of tin and wire, this grater has 3 grating surfaces as well as a slicer. It measures 10 5/8" long by 4 1/4 wide. C. 1940
Antique Grater - Bluffton Slaw Cutter Antique Grater - Bluffton Slaw Cutter
GR16
A Bluffton, "Rapid Slaw and Vegetable Cutter". The script on this specimen states "Rapid Slaw and Vegetable Cutter - Hold fingers so as not to come in contact with knives when slicing a small article, press down with palm of hand, Patented". This 13" long and 4 1/4" wide grater/cutter is also marked with the original price of a mere 50 cents. CA 1920
Antique Grater - Fels Naptha Soap Antique Grater - Fels Naptha Soap
GR17
A nice vintage grater advertising Fels Naptha Soap. This wire and tin grater still retains much of it's bright tin finish and measures 9" long by 4" wide. A great wall hanger as well as an interesting advertising collectible.

 
SOLD
Near mint Bromwell grater with it's original label still intact.  "Bromwell's Greater-Grater - Easy to use Grates Rapidly -  Safe and Sanitary For All Grating Purposes".
SOLD
An attractive grater in good condition.  Nice pressed edges and a pleasing patina would make this a nice addition to any collection.
SOLD
A larger sized grater with a turned wooden handle and circular wire feet.  This is a very attractive specimen.
Grater
GR04
A medium sized grater with a turned wooden handle with black painted finish.  This specimen also has circular wire feet.
Grater
GR05
A one of a kind hand made grater with a nice dark patina.  This primitive piece displays beautifully and would be the highlight of any collection.
Grater
GR06
A hand punched, primitive, antique grater with a nice wire handle.  This specimen displays beautifully.
SOLD
A hand punched, primitive grater in a nice size.  This half round specimen has interesting brace work on the back.
SOLD
A very interesting slab grater with the patent date "June 11, 78".  This is an over sized specimen that is a real attention getter.

 
Grater - Gadget Master SOLD
The Gadget Master Grater/Shredder with three sections. This specimen is in very good condition with no dents or dings and no rust. It is one of those handy multipurpose kitchen tools with three different sections including a fine shredder, a coarse shredder, and a grater. This displays very well and would be great for any collection.
Antique Grater - The Wonder Shredder Antique Grater - The Wonder Shredder
GR09
Grater - The Wonder Shredder A nice example in very good condition. The Wonder Shredder was very popular in it’s day and even had a cook book dedicated to it’s usage. This specimen is free of dings and dents and still retains much of it’s bright tin finish. The curved edges allow the shredder to be placed on the top of a bowl. A great addition to any grater collection and as useable today as it was 70 years ago.
Antique Grater - The Wonder Shredder Antique Grater - The Wonder Shredder
GR10
Grater - The Wonder Shredder A nice example in very good condition. The Wonder Shredder was very popular in it’s day and even had a cook book dedicated to it’s usage. This specimen is free of dings and dents and still retains much of it’s bright tin finish. The curved edges allow the shredder to be placed on the top of a bowl. A great addition to any grater collection and as useable today as it was 70 years ago.

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