The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25th October 2016
Lot 432
A late-17th century silver nutmeg grater
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £650
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Description
A late-17th century silver nutmeg grater,
maker's mark BC over 98, possibly continental, circa 1700,
tubular form, engraved foliate decoration, the pull-off cover opens to reveal a grater, the cover scratch initialled 'M.C' length 5.3cm, approx. weight 0.5oz.
Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, 28-29 November 2006, lot 386.