greatlakes
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posted on May 23, 2003 06:26:57 PM new
It's 9 inches tall.
The handle turns a spindle with little prongs that stick up through the slots in the top.
Does anyone know what this could be?
Thanks 
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max40
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posted on May 23, 2003 06:35:38 PM new
Nutmeg grinder.
There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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glassgrl
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posted on May 23, 2003 06:37:00 PM new
(fresh) Parmesan cheese grater for the table?
That would be my guess.
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CBlev65252
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posted on May 23, 2003 06:46:41 PM new
It's a grater probably for cheese. I suppose it can be used for nutmeg, too or most anything else you want to grate. 1930's or maybe earlier? However old it is, it's just what my boyfriend has been looking for. He hates the newer ones. Too many plastic parts that I break on him while cleaning it. Told him the solution is that he clean his own grater.
Cheryl
My religion is simple, my religion is kindness.
--Dalai Llama
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lurkyloo
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posted on May 23, 2003 07:48:51 PM new
It's definitely not a nutmeg or a cheese grater. The mechanism looks more like a nut chopper. The prongs force the nuts (soft ones like walnuts and pecans) through the slits. I've never used one, but you could try it and see what happens! You could also go to a kitchen gadget store and see how this compares to new nut choppers.
Not lurkyloo on eBay
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greatlakes
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posted on May 23, 2003 08:28:44 PM new
Thanks for the replies, so far.
I looked up all your suggestions on ebay.
It appears if it falls into the grater or chopper catagory, it's not really worth much.
I purchased the chopper? grater? thing this morning for .50
So it's not a big loss.
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alldings
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posted on May 24, 2003 04:20:28 AM new
Nut chopper for sure. My Grandmother used one for chopping up walnuts. she would make homemade maple walnut ice cream...Ummm thanks for the memory!!
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CBlev65252
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posted on May 24, 2003 05:45:35 AM new
maple walnut ice cream
Wow, did that conger up some memories. Used to be a place not too far from here that made homemade icecream. Their maple walnut was the best! Sadly, they're gone now (the old couple died).
Cheryl
My religion is simple, my religion is kindness.
--Dalai Llama
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Twelvepole
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posted on May 24, 2003 06:27:19 AM new
STOP! with the icecream already... making me want to go out and get some... 
AIN'T LIFE GRAND... 
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capotasto
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posted on May 24, 2003 11:05:46 AM new
If you don't know what it is, and it's in good shape, use that catch-all ebay title:
minty thingy
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jnash
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posted on May 24, 2003 12:25:39 PM new
Whatever it is, I like it. Looks old enough to be interesting. You could try it
out on a couple walnuts. Find a Manual Ice Cream freezer and make some
Ice Cream. My Aunt always told me, "Who ever helps crank the handle enjoys
the Ice Cream more".
Now bundle the thing with the freezer and a couple hand written recipes and
instructions. You may take any profits and buy a Electric Ice Cream Freezer
for yourself. My aunt was always tricking me into working more than I wanted
to do.
One more thought. Check Lehman's catalog online. They probably have them
new. I love looking around in their catalog from time to time.
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