Important Americana: Silver, Chinese Export, and Prints
Important Americana: Silver, Chinese Export, and Prints
A Rare Silver Nutmeg Grater, Peter Bentzon, St. Croix and Philadelphia, circa 1810-20
Lot Closed
January 22, 06:10 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
A Rare Silver Nutmeg Grater, Peter Bentzon, St. Croix and Philadelphia, circa 1810-20
of oval form, hinged cover and base, the latter with flush hinge, steel rasp, geometric engraved lines to top and bottom
marked on top and base covers P. BENTZON capitals in rectangle, that on base with P not visible (behind hinge)
2 oz. including steel grater
68 g
width 2 1/8 in.
5.39 cm
Descended in the Tetens family of St. Croix and Denmark, probably from an ancestor who was a sea captain in the early 19th century, sailing between Denmark, Guinea in West Africa, and the West Indies (including St. Croix, then under Danish control); according to family accounts, he married a Caribbean woman of color.
Being sold directly from the family.
Being sold directly from the family.