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A very rare English sterling silver nutmeg grater.
In the form of a scallop shell by Hilliard and Thomason of …
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A very rare English sterling silver nutmeg grater.
In the form of a scallop shell by Hilliard and Thomason of Birmingham, England.
It is modeled as full bodied scallop shell and has a cover that reveals a hinged steel grill or grater.
The interior rim bears hallmarks for Hilliard & Thomason.
A very fine addition to any sophisticated nutmeg grater collection!
Date:
Mid-19th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
There is some light rusting to the grater. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
Hilliard & Thomason
Pattern Name:
Clam Shell Nutmeg Grater / Grinder
Marks:
Hallmarked for Hilliard & Thomason, Sterling, Birmingham, and with what appears to be an 'U' for 1869.
Fineness:
Hallmarked for sterling silver fineness.
Measurements:
Height: ca. 33.8 mm
Width: ca. 42.5 mm
Depth: ca. 33.3 mm
Weight: ca. 22.9 g
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- Dimensions
- 1.67ʺW × 1.31ʺD × 1.33ʺH
- Styles
- English
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Sterling Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- There is some light rusting to the grater. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface … moreThere is some light rusting to the grater. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. less
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