Sterling Silver Nutmeg Grater by Samuel Pemberton - Antique George III

Description

This impressive antique George III sterling silver nutmeg grater has an oval form.

The covers and body of this solid silver nutmeg grater are encompassed with impressive bands of interlacing, undulating pinstruck decoration.

The covers of the box incorporate central bordered vacant cartouches.

The hinged hallmarked anterior cover opens to reveal the steel grating grille.

The underside of the box bears a secondary hallmarked flush hinged cover which allows access to the grated nutmeg; the flush hinge indicates the high quality of the piece.

This impressive sterling silver nutmeg grater, crafted by the renowned silversmith Samuel Pemberton, is a large example for its type.

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