GEORGIAN SILVER NUTMEG GRATER BY SAMUEL PEMBERTON. BIRMINGHAM 1795
Price
SOLDItem Ref
JANV95
Description
This exquisite and very unusual Georgian nutmeg grater bears the marks of the sought-after silversmith Samuel Pemberton and is dated Birmingham 1795. Nutmeg graters are scarce and usually in poor condition. This one is in excellent order, is fully hallmarked, which is not always the case.The bright-cut cylindrical body is the perfect size to house a nutmeg, as can be seen on one of my images. The pull-off domed cover opens to reveal the original steel grater. The lower section with a pull-off lid protecting the grater. The inner lid is fully hallmarked.
Hallmarks:
S.P for Samuel Pemberton..
Date letter "x" for 1795.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Condition:
Very good.
No dings, repairs dents to the cover or main body.
Pull-off base in excellent condition.
Clear hallmarks.
Crisp decorations.
One minor split on domed cover, commensurate with age, tiny and mentioned for accuracy.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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Internal Ref: JANV95
Dimensions
Height = 3 cm (1")Width = 2 cm (1")
Depth = 2 cm (1")
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