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Nutmeg: Graters, Pomanders and Spice Boxes

by John Reckless

Combining the social history of nutmeg with detailed accounts of current nutmeg grater collections, this book is the essential reference work for collectors, antique dealers and auctioneers.

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Once, nutmeg was worth its weight in gold. For much of human history, the Banda Islands in Indonesia were the only source of this esteemed spice. From the age of the Silk Roads through to the mid-19th century shift of production to the Caribbean, covering battles between the Honourable East India Company and the Dutch Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie, this book traces the story of nutmeg, revealing its extensive and often surprising influence over conflict, politics, and western society. Beautiful antique silver, gold, enamel, bone and ivory graters and rasps demonstrate how much nutmeg was valued throughout history. This book gathers pictures of some of the finest examples, alongside several mechanical graters from the UK and USA. It also includes useful information on the history of pomanders – another piece of paraphernalia associated with the nutmeg, as this spice was once thought to ward off plague. Combining the social history of nutmeg with explanations of the spice production and transportation process, and detailed accounts of current nutmeg grater collections in the UK, the USA and the Victoria & Albert Museum, this book is the essential reference work for collectors, antique dealers and auctioneers. AUTHOR: John Reckless has held a long-standing interest in antique kitchenalia. His fascination with nutmeg paraphernalia was spurred by the discovery of a cast iron mechanical grater about three decades ago. Collecting and researching nutmeg and graters has given Reckless the opportunity to delve deeper into areas of social and historical interest. SELLING POINTS: . A substantial, beautifully illustrated guide to the history of nutmeg . Offers a detailed account of nutmeg farming in the Spice Islands and the Caribbean . Illustrated with pictures of decorative antique graters and pomanders . A vital reference work for collectors, antique dealers and auctioneers

Author Biography

John Reckless has held a long-standing interest in antique kitchenalia. His fascination with nutmeg paraphernalia was spurred by the discovery of a cast iron mechanical grater about three decades ago. Collecting and researching nutmeg and graters has given Reckless the opportunity to delve deeper into areas of social and historical interest. 

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Nutmeg: Graters, Pomanders and Spice Boxes: Luxury and utility from the 16th century to the present day is mentioned on the Antiques Radio Show podcast, broadcast in Australia on Sydney 2RPH. - Antiques Radio Show podcast

Long Description

A substantial, beautifully illustrated guide to the history of nutmeg and its useProfusely illustrated with pictures of decorative antique graters, pomanders and spice containersOffers a detailed account of nutmeg in the Spice Islands, the Caribbean, and the WestA vital reference work for collectors, antique dealers and auctioneers Once, nutmeg was worth its weight in gold. For much of human history, the tiny Banda Islands in Indonesia were the only source of this esteemed spice. From the age of the Silk Roads through to the mid-19th century partial shift of production to the Caribbean, covering battles between the Honourable East India Company and the Dutch Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie, this book traces the story of nutmeg, revealing its extensive and often surprising influence over conflict, politics, social mores, and Western society.Beautiful antique silver, gold, enamel, bone, ivory, treen and Tunbridgeware graters and rasps demonstrate how much nutmeg was valued throughout history. This book gathers pictures of some of the finest examples world-wide, alongside mechanical and base metal graters and spice containers. It illustrates, and provides useful information on, the history of pomanders which were associated with nutmeg, as this spice was once thought to ward off pestilence and plague.Combining the social history of nutmeg with explanations of the spice production and transportation process, and illustrating in detail examples in international nutmeg grater collections and museums, this book is the essential reference work for collectors, antique dealers and auctioneers.

Details ISBN178884145X ISBN-10 178884145X ISBN-13 9781788841450 Format Hardcover Author John Reckless Imprint ACC Art Books Place of Publication Woodbridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Year 2022 Pages 312 AU Release Date 2022-06-07 NZ Release Date 2022-06-07 Publication Date 2022-06-07 UK Release Date 2022-06-07 Subtitle Luxury and utility from the 16th century to the present day Publisher ACC Art Books DEWEY 683.82 Audience General

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  • Condition: Brand new
  • Format: Hardcover
  • ISBN-13: 9781788841450
  • Author: John Reckless
  • Book Title: Nutmeg: Graters, Pomanders and Spice Boxes

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