A George III silver nutmeg grater

A George III silver nutmeg grater,

by Matthew Linwood, Birmingham 1808,

vase form, the domed hinged cover with a reeded border and ball finial, the hinged front engraved with a crest and initial 'W', height 7cm, approx. weight 1.5oz

Provenance: sold in these rooms, A Private Collection of Silver Nutmeg Graters, April 20th, 2005 Part 1, lot 35.

The crest is that of Jessup and Martin.