Lot 483 , A late 17th century silver pear shaped nutmeg grater, makers mark TK,

A late 17th century silver pear shaped nutmeg grater, maker's mark TK, with hinged lid and base and engraved tulip and flower head decoration with the initials MW, 27mm, gross 28 grams.
Estimate £400-600

One lid a little loose in situ. Small dent to one of the inner rims. Rust on grater, otherwise in reasonably good condition, commensurate with age and some use.


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Sold for £1,200