27th Mar, 2025 10:00
Silver & Objects of Vertu
78
A Victorian silver novelty naturalistic nutmeg grater, modelled in the form of a strawberry, the exterior realistically decorated with achenes on a matt ground, ensuite with a contrasting polished leafy calyx, the hinged cover opens to reveal a hinged steel rasp, fully hallmarked to the interior flange, with duty mark struck to the silver rim housing the rasp, sponsor's mark of Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1878, length 4cm, weight 22g/0.70ozt gross all-in approx
See: Reckless, J (2022). Nutmeg: Graters, Pomanders and Spice Boxes. ACC Art Books, for an illustrated example
Sold for £3,400
A Victorian silver novelty naturalistic nutmeg grater, modelled in the form of a strawberry, the exterior realistically decorated with achenes on a matt ground, ensuite with a contrasting polished leafy calyx, the hinged cover opens to reveal a hinged steel rasp, fully hallmarked to the interior flange, with duty mark struck to the silver rim housing the rasp, sponsor's mark of Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1878, length 4cm, weight 22g/0.70ozt gross all-in approx
See: Reckless, J (2022). Nutmeg: Graters, Pomanders and Spice Boxes. ACC Art Books, for an illustrated example
Auction: Silver & Objects of Vertu, 27th Mar, 2025
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Wednesday 26th March - 10am - 4pm
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