Silver - 31st January 2007

Lot 956

please make announcement that the inscription is dated 1839 not 1899 as stated. An unusual...

Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £150

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Description

please make announcement that the inscription is dated 1839 not 1899 as stated. An unusual George III nutmeg grater, in the form of a mounted cowrie shell with a hinged cover, inscribed Presented to Andrew Stewart as mark of respect by his fellow workmen on the Liverpool Mail Feb 23rd 1899", with an internal, hinged grater of mounted steel, unmarked c.1800, 2.7in 96.7cm) wide.