Two English silver nutmeg graters and five patch boxes, late 17th century

Estimate

8,000 - 12,000 USD

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Description

lengths 1 5/8 to 1 7/8 in. (4.2 to 4.8cm)

the graters of heart shape, engraved with flowerheads and one with a tulip, both maker's mark only TK ?Thomas Kedder of London, c. 1695; the patch boxes circular, each engraved with a flowerhead, comprising: one maker's mark RB (revised Jackson p. 142), London, 1685; another maker's mark HE conjoined, London, 1691; the third maker's mark only RC; the fourth maker's mark not clear; the last with early initials SL, unmarked, possibly New England; 7 pieces