Lot 161
  • 161

A William and Mary silver nutmeg grater, circa 1680

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • marked on base T or J N conjoined in script in a shield
  • silver
  • 2 1/2 in.
  • 6.3 cm
cylindrical, engraved with incised vertical and horizontal bands, the cover engraved with a flowerhead, the base with block initials EW, lacking grater

Condition

lacking grater
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Catalogue Note

See Elizabeth B. Miles The English Silver Pocket Nutmeg Grater for an example by this maker, no. 2, pp. 22-23.