Silver & Objects of Vertu - 5th February 2025

Lot 707

A late-17th century silver nutmeg grater,

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £1071

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Description

A late-17th century silver nutmeg grater,
maker's mark I.A, circa 1690-1700,
tear-drop form, the hinged cover engraved with a simple tulip, engraved border, hinged base, scratch initialled 'E' over 'A.F', the interior with a grater, length 4.5cm, approx. weight 1oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection.