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Ferbedo Grater

circa 1930's

A note from Geoff on Sunday 2nd April 2006
Another 'attaches-to-a-bench' item for our kitchen
This brings our collection to three items
Mincer, Slicer and now a Grater

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- The Ebay Auction

Old Bench Grater
Made by Ferbedo
Circa 1930's
It is in lovely condition

Item location - Richmond-Tweed, New South Wales Australia
This auction ended on Sunday 2nd April 2006
The starting price was set at $10.00 and there was just the one bid during the auction
Ours!!! - paid $10.00 plus postage and insurance

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More photos taken after the Grater was delivered

It stands approx 23cm high when screwed to a bench top
It is in very good condition, with the blades just needing a clean
The plunger is the original wood block
It is a fantastic item!!!

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Other-- - Auctions #01 - for a price comparison!!!
Included because it is very similar to our grater

Antique Nutmeg Grater
Circa 1930
With the original wooden plunger
Another fascinating piece of early kitchenalia
This one is complete and in working order - nothing is broken
There is paint worn from handle and metalwork
Also there is light surface rust to the metal, consistent with its age
The words on the side are "FRIPU 221" and "Germany" is embossed on the metalwork (see pic)
It measures approx.30cm long (to screw on piece) and is 22cms wide (to end of handle)
A similar nutmeg grater appears in the 'Carters Price Guide to Antiques 2004 Edition'
It is listed on page 491 and the price $55.00 to $60.00 (see note below)
It has been on display in my grandmother's kitchen for many years
Item location - NSW Australia
This auction ended on Monday 15th May 2006
The starting price was set at $9.95 and there were four bids during the auction
The final selling price was $26.50

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Other-- - Auctions #02 - for a price comparison!!!
Included because it is "sorta" similar to our grater

Rare Vintage Czechoslovakian Porkert No11 Grinder
In good complete condition!
In good second-hand condition!
A fantastic old grinder in excellent condition!
Made of cast iron
A fantastic piece of vintage kitchenalia!
It's sure to attract plenty of attention at this low starting price!
Item location - Country Victoria Australia
This auction ended on Wednesday 17th May 2006
The starting price was set at $6.50
There were no bids!!!

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Other-- - Auctions #03 - for a price comparison!!!
Included because it is "sorta" similar to our grater - like Auction #02

Cast Iron Table Mounted Herb Grinder
Made by Stahlreiber No 1/3
The herbs are inserted into the top of the grinder
and pushed in with the timber block
Except for some paint loss, it is in excellent condition
The grinder is 25cm high (excluding the timber block)
Item location - Ipswich, Queensland Australia
This auction ended on Monday 3rd July 2006
The starting price was set at $19.99
There were no bids!!!

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Carter's Price Guide to Antiques

"Auction #01" above refers to the 2004 Edition of this book
We have the 2005 and 2006 Editions
......and a "sorta similar" item is listed on page 478 of the......

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