Two George III antique sterling silver nutmeg graters,...
Two George III antique sterling silver nutmeg graters, one Birmingham 1797 by John Thornton
of egg form, lacking grater. Together with another egg form nutmeg grater lacking grater with maker's mark only for Samuel Meriton. Together with two oval vinaigrettes, one with stand away hinge and initial ER in flourished cursive script 1799 by John Thornton and another with lid off lid and lift out grill London 1798 by Roger Biggs. (4)
Thornton nutmeg grater length – 4 cm / 1.5 inches
Weight - 45 grams / 1.45 ozt
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Two George III antique sterling silver nutmeg graters, one Birmingham 1797 by John Thornton
of egg form, lacking grater. Together with another egg form nutmeg grater lacking grater with maker's mark only for Samuel Meriton. Together with two oval vinaigrettes, one with stand away hinge and initial ER in flourished cursive script 1799 by John Thornton and another with lid off lid and lift out grill London 1798 by Roger Biggs. (4)
Thornton nutmeg grater length – 4 cm / 1.5 inches
Weight - 45 grams / 1.45 ozt