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Tobacco Grater

Tobacco grater carved with the Crucifixion and a coat of arms bearing three fleurs-de-lys beneath a crown (France). Inscribed 'Denys Dumere', and dated 1748. The metal rasp is missing.
Size: Length: 21 cm.

Place: France

Object Type: tobacco grater

Period: Louis XV

Actual Date: 1748

Century: 18th century

Material: Wood

Museum Accession Number: Founders/X.936