Silver & Objects of Vertu - 5th February 2025

Lot 704

A late-17th century silver nutmeg grater,

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £882

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Description

A late-17th century silver nutmeg grater,
maker's mark of T.K, probably for Thomas Kedder, London circa 1690-1700,
cylindrical form, engraved decoration, the hinged cover a base with an engraved follower, scratch initialled 'S.F', engraved with a later crest, the interior with a pull-out grater, length 7.1cm, approx. weight 0.9oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection.
Purchased from S.J. Shrubsole, Museum Street, London.