Vintage Millstone Spice Tin Nutmeg Grater Lid

A nostalgic practical piece of vintage kitchen history, combining Millstone spice packaging with an ingenious integrated nutmeg grater lid.

This vintage Millstone mixed spice tin is a lovely example of how everyday food packaging could be designed with both practicality and visual appeal in mind. The original container incorporates a grater into the lid, allowing nutmeg to be grated directly over the contents, making this a particularly interesting piece of old kitchen design.

The bold original graphics give the tin plenty of character, while the aged metal surface and signs of use add to its authentic period appeal. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the traditional pantry, when branded tins and containers were an everyday part of British kitchen life.

The combination of packaging, branding and practical design makes this particularly appealing to collectors of vintage kitchenalia and advertising ephemera. Displayed amongst other old tins, spice containers and grocery packaging, it would make a charming addition to a collected kitchen display.

A small but fascinating piece of British grocery and kitchen history, with an ingenious feature that makes it especially memorable.

Details

Type: Vintage spice tin
Brand: Millstone
Material: Metal
Contents: Original contents included
Feature: Integrated nutmeg grater lid
Design: Original printed Millstone graphics
Original use: Mixed spice storage and nutmeg grating

Dimensions

Height: Approx. 8 cm

Condition

Good vintage condition with light age related wear. The original graphics remain clear and the integrated grater lid is intact.

Please note

The original contents are included but are not suitable for use. This piece is offered as a vintage collector’s and display item.

Shipping

Carefully packed and dispatched from Surrey.

Free UK delivery.