A William and Mary silver nutmeg grater

A William and Mary silver nutmeg grater,

maker's mark IA, for John Albright, London circa 1690,

teardrop form, hinged cover and base, the cover engraved with a tulip, the base with a flower head, length 4.3cm, approx. weight 0.9oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection of Nutmeg Graters, Part I, Woolley and Wallis Salisbury Salerooms, April 20th 2005, lot 16.