A William and Mary late 17th century silver nutmeg grater, circa 1690, obscured maker's mark IC?
A William and Mary late 17th century silver nutmeg grater, circa 1690, obscured maker's mark IC? of teardrop form, the hinged lids edged with engraved decoration stylised leaves, the top lid with engraved initials CW in Roman script. Grating plate to the interior. Stand away hinges. Obscured maker's mark to the side. Length – 3.8 cm / 1.5 inches Weight – 22 grams / 0.71 ozt
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A William and Mary late 17th century silver nutmeg grater, circa 1690, obscured maker's mark IC? of teardrop form, the hinged lids edged with engraved decoration stylised leaves, the top lid with engraved initials CW in Roman script. Grating plate to the interior. Stand away hinges. Obscured maker's mark to the side. Length – 3.8 cm / 1.5 inches Weight – 22 grams / 0.71 ozt
