Is this an English Biscuit Roller?

And what is a biscuit roller?

Thanks!

 

Among metaphors themes used in blues music, culinary themes are especially common. A desirable young girl was called a biscuit and a good lover was called a biscuit roller.

 

With the handle, I cannot see it as a roller. It has a small cap on the one end to be emptied? I wonder if the one of the pointed ends comes off for filling?

 

The ends don't come off. This was just bought by a friend. She was told it was a grater but it isn't sharp like a grater needs to be.

 

It does not open. The reason I'm asking if it's a biscuit roller is this listing.

https://nextstagevintage.com/produc..._content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic

And the reason I think it's English is the biscuit/cookie thing. It would make cookies with lots of pin pricks like English tea biscuits.

 

Is the textured surface pierced?
Will it hold something without leaking?
Maybe is was a type of personal hot water heater?

 

That was my first thought when I saw it. But it doesn't seal in any way and only has a small opening on one end.

 

this one was listed as a grater

VINTAGE PUNCHED TIN KITCHEN GRATER W/ HANDLE & CONE ENDS HERB SPICE FOOD GRATER | #2056313476



also more

ANTIQUE VERY UNUSUAL 20" LONG TIN GRATER w/CLOSED NON-PERFERATED GRATING SURFACE | #1937187510

Antique Handmade Punched Tin Grater (?) - Primitive - 15" x 3" | #4662705381

A Rare 1800's Antique PUNCHED TIN GRATER Handmade | #35892446

Rare 1800's Cone Shaped Antique Punched Tin Grater | #1539770814

 

This shows the tea biscuits I'm talking about.

https://www.plumdeluxe.com/blogs/blog/english-tea-biscuits-recipe

 

That's what my friend was told it was by another dealer. But it isn't sharp like a grater.

 

well I have never seen anything like that... but if you can pour in ice water, it might roll out dough better. Old glass ones had an opening to pour in cold water.
Interesting item.