A George II silver nutmeg grater

A George II silver nutmeg grater,

by George Barker, London circa 1735,

tubular form, engraved foliate decoration, the pull-off cover opens to reveal a later steel grater, scratch initialled 'M.T', length 7.5cm, approx. weight 1.2oz.

Provenance: purchased in these rooms, A Private Collection of Silver Nutmeg Graters, Part II, 19 October 2005, lot 47.