GEORGIAN ENGLISH STERLING SILVER NUTMEG GRATER
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Description
GEORGIAN ENGLISH STERLING SILVER NUTMEG GRATER, ovoid cylindrical form, having reeded engraved exterior, hinged lid connected to a side covering that opens to an interior metal grater, interior engraved with coat of arms having "NIL SINE CORDE" motto. Exterior rim impressed with a partially obscured "[...]L" maker's mark possibly for Matthew Linwood and four partially worn hallmarks of a lion passant for sterling fineness, an anchor city mark for Birmingham, a "k" date mark for 1808, and a King George III duty mark. Total weight including metal grater: 1.930 ozt. Circa 1808. 2 3/4" HOA.
Provenance: Property of a Virginia gentleman.
Provenance: Property of a Virginia gentleman.
Condition
Very good overall condition with minor wear, surface scratches, some scattered nicks and minute dents, grater with wear and corrosion.
Buyer's Premium
- 26.5%
GEORGIAN ENGLISH STERLING SILVER NUTMEG GRATER
Estimate $200 - $300
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