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.