Object Description
A charming little late 17th century silver nutmeg grater of teardrop form, one side fitted with a serrated rasp. Each side has a hinged lid with stand-away hinge. Both covers are hand engraved with simple foliate decoration.
Weight 29 grams, 0.9 troy ounce.
Height 2.5 cm. Top 3.7 x 2.9 cm.
Total spread across the covers 8.3cm.
Unmarked silver.
English
Circa 1690.
Marks. Unmarked silver. This design dates to the late 17th century circa 1690. The earliest examples were unmarked or makers mark only.
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