Various Makers, Collection of four nutmeg graters
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Various Makers
Collection of four nutmeg graters
1790, 1797
silver, silvered metal, steel
.75 h x 2.125 w x 1.125 d in (2 x 5 x 3 cm)
.75 h x 1.5 w x 1.125 d in (2 x 4 x 3 cm)
Collection is comprised of a George III silver box-form grater by John Hutson, George III silver egg-form grater by Samuel Meriton, silver barrel-form grater attributed to Samuel Meriton, and a silvered metal egg-form grater by an unknown maker. Impressed manufacturer's marks to two graters 'IH' and 'SM' with English hallmarks. Impressed manufacturer's marks to two additional graters 'SM' and '11'. Engraved inscription to box-form grater 'Eliza Bernard' and monogram to barrel-form grater 'MC'. Sold with an Italian .800 silver pill box modeled as a chestnut. Impressed manufacturer's mark to pill box '18 Silver 800' and Italian hallmark. 2.91 ozt. (gross weighable)
This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Collection of four nutmeg graters
1790, 1797
silver, silvered metal, steel
.75 h x 2.125 w x 1.125 d in (2 x 5 x 3 cm)
.75 h x 1.5 w x 1.125 d in (2 x 4 x 3 cm)
Collection is comprised of a George III silver box-form grater by John Hutson, George III silver egg-form grater by Samuel Meriton, silver barrel-form grater attributed to Samuel Meriton, and a silvered metal egg-form grater by an unknown maker. Impressed manufacturer's marks to two graters 'IH' and 'SM' with English hallmarks. Impressed manufacturer's marks to two additional graters 'SM' and '11'. Engraved inscription to box-form grater 'Eliza Bernard' and monogram to barrel-form grater 'MC'. Sold with an Italian .800 silver pill box modeled as a chestnut. Impressed manufacturer's mark to pill box '18 Silver 800' and Italian hallmark. 2.91 ozt. (gross weighable)
This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Condition
Very minimal scratching and age-appropriate signs of use to each example. Oxidation and wear to all steel grater plates. The egg form grater without etched decoration shows various small dents. Good to very good overall condition.
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Various Makers, Collection of four nutmeg graters
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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