A large George III sterling silver nutmeg grater, London 1794 by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson
A large George III sterling silver nutmeg grater, London 1794 by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson Of elongated octagonal form with a hinged lid to reveal a ferrous grating plate, a hinged bottom section. Fully marked to the lid interior, part-marked to the base lid, the body with a lion passant. Length – 5.5 cm / 2.25 inches Weight – 63 grams / 2.03 ozt
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A large George III sterling silver nutmeg grater, London 1794 by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson Of elongated octagonal form with a hinged lid to reveal a ferrous grating plate, a hinged bottom section. Fully marked to the lid interior, part-marked to the base lid, the body with a lion passant. Length – 5.5 cm / 2.25 inches Weight – 63 grams / 2.03 ozt
