Victorian Sterling Silver Nutmeg Grater

Description:

Victorian Sterling Silver Nutmeg Grater, Birmingham, 1870-71, Hilliard & Thomas, maker, naturalistically formed as a nutmeg seed, lg. 1 5/8 in., approx. 0.7 troy oz.
Estimate $700-900

Top of cover with shallow dent. Cover does not close tightly, but does stay closed. Grater rusted.


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