Silver - 19th October 2005

Lot 38

A George III navette shaped nutmeg grater

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £850

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Description

A George III navette shaped nutmeg grater, with bright cut borders, a hinged cover, with a vacant oval cartouche and a hinged base, blued steel grater, maker's mark only, struck twice, by James Phipps, London c.1770, 2.6in (6.5cm).