8th Sep, 2023 10:00
Silver and Objects of Vertu
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Dukes of Grafton and Coldstream Guards Interest.
A George III silver nutmeg grater, of octagonal form, with dual hinged covers and internal blue steel rasp, the cover with the crest of the Dukes of Grafton and script initials WFR, possibly for William FitzRoy, 6th Duke of Grafton, the underside with contemporary presentation inscription, "The Gift of RG Captn Richd Gregory Coldstream Regt Gds 1793", maker Susannah Barker, hallmarked London 1792, length 4.5cm, weight 35g/1.12ozt gross approx
Richard Gregory entered the Coldstream Guards as an Ensign on 24 August 1785; was promoted to Lieutenant and Captain on 4 May 1791 and retired 20 February 1794.
Sold for £500
Dukes of Grafton and Coldstream Guards Interest.
A George III silver nutmeg grater, of octagonal form, with dual hinged covers and internal blue steel rasp, the cover with the crest of the Dukes of Grafton and script initials WFR, possibly for William FitzRoy, 6th Duke of Grafton, the underside with contemporary presentation inscription, "The Gift of RG Captn Richd Gregory Coldstream Regt Gds 1793", maker Susannah Barker, hallmarked London 1792, length 4.5cm, weight 35g/1.12ozt gross approx
Auction: Silver and Objects of Vertu, 8th Sep, 2023
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