A late 17th century silver nutmeg grater

A late 17th century silver nutmeg grater, maker's mark of S with a pellet below, circa 1690, tubular form, engraved decoration, pull-off cover and base engraved with a flower, tubular grater, length 6.8cm, approx. weight 1oz. A similar example of this grater was sold in these rooms on the October 19 2005, as part of A Private Collection of Silver Nutmeg Graters, Part II, lot 58.