16th Jul, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2037
 

2037

A George III Silver Nutmeg-Grater
Maker's Mark IT, Birmingham, 1798

cylindrical and with reeded borders, the screw-cap domed and opens to reveal a metal grille, TOGETHER WITH: a George III silver vinaigrette, Maker's Mark Apparently F&W, Birmingham, Circa 1800, cylindrical and with domed screw cap and filagree scroll grille

28mm high and smaller, gross weight 10dwt, 15gr

Provenance:
The Nutmeg-Grater: Bonhams, 6 December 2000, lot 667 (according to a label inside).

Sold for £140
Estimated at £120 - £180


 

The Nutmeg-Grater:
Fully marked on flat screw base. The marks are generally clear. There is some slack in the threads at top and bottom. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use.

The Vinaigrette:
Fully marked inside base. The marks are generally clear. There is some surface scratching and wear overall, consistent with age and use. There is a split/area of damage to one side of the base and to another area on the cover.

 


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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Jul, 2022

To include attractive and beautiful pieces of jewellery, with a selection of fine jewels by Boodles, Bulgari, Chopard, Tiffany, Hennell and Cartier, a strong selection of vintage collector’s and luxury modern watches, and fine pieces of period silver.

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