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Title: Identify Copper Item
Post by: valmont325 on October 07, 2013, 12:29:39 PM
This one has me really stumped. I heard it was possible something to do with Tea, but i am not sure.  As you can see it all fits together in one container, it has a fold out handle. The cap bottom of the one piece comes off and has some type of "Grater" under neath.

So any ideas?

Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: bigwull on October 07, 2013, 02:27:29 PM
i,m sure its for making coffee...i.e. Turkish coffee..percolator. ..see link...yours is a better version of this

http://www.ecrater.co.uk/p/18725079/hand-hammered-copper-turkish-coffee?gps=1
Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: valmont325 on October 07, 2013, 03:08:01 PM
But Why the Grater?
Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: mart on October 07, 2013, 04:15:36 PM
Post a good clear pic of the grater ?? Its most likely a strainer and would hold the coffee while water would go through it !!  Same as old percolaters did !!
Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: bigwull on October 07, 2013, 04:17:26 PM
This "grater"...i assume you mean the little round thing in the forefront....if it has holes in it..then its not a grater,...its where the coffee grinds go....
Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: valmont325 on October 07, 2013, 06:32:10 PM
The Grater is in the first photo on the bottom left. Its a thin and flat disk (but with the bumps)  No Holes. Deff a grater.

 
Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: bigwull on October 07, 2013, 06:49:18 PM
Its a
Turkish coffee pot with hand grinder....pure and simple.....
Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: valmont325 on October 07, 2013, 07:06:23 PM
What would they use the grate for?  for grinding/grating the beans?   
Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: mart on October 07, 2013, 07:25:35 PM
Could be for spices as in chai tea,,nutmeg, cinnamon ect  but is it sharp enough ??
Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: greenacres on October 07, 2013, 08:43:13 PM
Or for nutmeg. It looks small. You would put the nutmeg and it slides against the grater.
Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: valmont325 on October 07, 2013, 09:30:37 PM
Yes its sharp.

the thing that drives me crazy about items like this is when i cant find Another one very similar to it online. I highly doubt its a one of a kind.   The way it all pieces together is real neat, like its for traveling.

Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: KC on October 07, 2013, 09:36:58 PM
Sure looks like a nutmeg/spice grater to me!!!

Are there any identifying marks on the item anywhere????

Believe this is for spices!  And is for a hot beverage as well....so tea or coffee....
Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: valmont325 on October 08, 2013, 08:36:33 AM
No markings what so ever(I hate that!) 
Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: fancypants on October 08, 2013, 04:55:18 PM
I'd guess that the grinder/grater function of your cool little item was intended for use with chocolate-related beverages !
Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: mart on October 08, 2013, 06:06:14 PM
Didn`t think about that one Fancy !! Glad we have a few heads around here to think with !!  Could very well be a chocolate or cocoa pot !!
Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: valmont325 on November 24, 2013, 03:11:14 PM
Look at what i just came across!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gentlemens-antique-copper-silver-brandy-meth-burner-warmer-c-1900-hunting-/121155476912?nma=true&si=HxgKBbyMyr9YQIwi3FLpoOIXunw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557


A Brandy Warmer!

What do we think?  Accurate?   
Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: bigwull on November 24, 2013, 05:37:05 PM
What do we think???...what is there to think about....or are we to debate how accurate that ebay listing is....as far as i can see this topic has now been put to bed....
Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: mart on November 24, 2013, 06:43:41 PM
Could well be !!  Looks similar !! If it is,,wonder what the grater would have been used for ??  Could have still been for spiced Brandy!! Little nutmeg grated on top !!
Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: valmont325 on November 24, 2013, 08:31:59 PM
I spoke with the person whos photos those were. They said it is a Match striker.   
Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: mart on November 25, 2013, 10:44:31 AM
Well, that makes more sense !! Now you know what you have !!
Title: Re: Identify Copper Item
Post by: KC on November 25, 2013, 11:44:18 AM
hmmmmm......  Very interesting (as Artie Johnson would say)!