Silver, Early Spoons & Collectors' Items - 25th April 2006

Lot 749

A late 17th century tubular nutmeg grater

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £1050

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Description

A late 17th century tubular nutmeg grater, with hatched engraving, and a pull off cap engraved with a Tudor rose flower, steel grater, makers mark only, T H monogram (see Jackson's Revised p.136 for this mark, as seen on a trencher salt, circa 1679), 1680-1690, 2.8in (7.2cm).