A William and Mary silver nutmeg grater

A William and Mary silver nutmeg grater,

maker's mark TA below a pellet, unascribed, London circa 1690,

tubular form, the pull-off cover engraved with a tulip, the body with pierced and engraved decoration, tubular grater, the base scratch initialled 'S*M', length 6.3cm, approx. weight 0.6oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection of Nutmeg Graters, Part I, Woolley and Wallis Salisbury Salerooms, April 20th 2005, lot 32.