A rare George III silver nutmeg grater

A rare George III silver nutmeg grater,

by Thomas Meriton, London 1810,

boat form, the hinged cover with a grater, and also with a hinged compartment, with a ring attachment, the cover with a crest and initials, length 15.5cm, approx. weight 3.3oz.,

Provenance: sold in these rooms, A Private Collection of Silver Nutmeg Graters Part II, October 19th, 2005, lot 60.

The crest is that of O'Brien.