Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 19th & 20th July - 19th July 2016

Lot 757

A George III silver nutmeg grater

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £500

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Description

A George III silver nutmeg grater,

maker's mark only, IP, probably for James Phipps, London circa 1780,

acorn form, chased foliate decoration, screw-off cover, the interior with a pull-out grater, length 3.7cm, approx. weight 0.5oz.