Description

A very fine quality antique English George III solid sterling silver urn shape nutmeg grater. Urn shaped with a rimmed pedastal. Fine hand chased foliate, swag & shell decoration to all round & lid. Screw top lid, the lid having a ball finial & gadrooned edge. Lift out silver pierced grater grill. Stamped on the interior top of the lid, with the maker's mark. Lovely collectors item.

Maker

SM

Samuel Meriton

London, England.

Date

c1790

Weight

18.90 grams

Height

50mm

Condition.

Excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing.