English and European Ceramics and Glass - 18th October 2017
Lot 1406
Three English enamel nutmeg graters 2nd half 18th century
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £1100
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Description
Three English enamel nutmeg graters 2nd half 18th century, all egg-shaped, variously inscribed to the wider end with 'A Friend's Gift', 'Remember Her who gives This Trifle', and 'Ease my Pain And Love again', reserved on blue or pale yellow grounds, the smaller with an unusual fritted surface, the two larger with fitted graters to the interior, some faults, 4.7cm max. (3)
Provenance: from the collection of Dr Venetia Newall.