Genuine Antique 1789 Georgian Silver Egg Shaped Nutmeg Grater Samuel Meriton ll

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

Genuine Antique 1789 Georgian Silver Egg Shaped Nutmeg Grater Samuel Meriton ll:
$1213.44

Here for your consideration is a truly fabulousand very rare, antique, genuine original, 1789, Georgian, fully hallmarked, sterling silver, novelty, egg shaped, nutmeg grater.

Atruly stunning piece of workmanship, fully hallmarked and made by\'Samuel Meriton II\', assayedin London showing leopards head with crown, lion passant and the date letter \'O\' for 1789.Considering thisnutmeg grateris 226 yearsold it\'s in fantastic original condition, with no damage, splits, or repairs. The case does have some age related patina wear, commensuratewith its 226 years of age, but nothing unusual. Just a very nice and very rare, genuine, complete and original, fully hallmarked, George III nutmeg grater.

If you\'re considering purchasing aGeorgian nutmeg grater, please be very careful, because like anything highly collectable and valuable, there are later fakes about, our advise, look for a full set of English hallmarks !!

Samuel Meriton II ...

Followed his father Samuel Meriton into silversmithing and was first registered under his own accord in May 1775. He specialised in cups, mugs, tankards, casters, creamers and probably most famous for his renowned work ... nutmeg graters !!

Nutmeg Grater ...

Anutmeg grater, ornutmeg rasp, is a device used to grate anutmegseed. Nutmeg graters are normally metal, cylindrical or half-cylindrical, the surface perforated with small rasped holes. The nutmeg is passed over the surface to grate. The grater may be combined with a compartment for storing the nutmeg seed between uses.

In the late 17th century nutmeg and nutmeg graters became associated with drinkingpunch, at that time a fashionable alcoholic beverage. Throughthe 18th century it was the fashion for men to carry nutmeg in a pocket-sized silver container equipped with a grater in order to add freshly grated nutmeg to their punch.Today nutmeg graters are a bartenders\' tool, used for adding freshly grated nutmeg tohot toddies, eggnogs,and other warm drinks.

Dimensions as follows ...

Height: 1.7 inches or 4.5 cm

Width: 1.15 inches or 3 cm

Weight: 0.7 ozs or 20 grams

This is as good as it gets with regards to nutmeg graters,it\'s all original. How manyof these have you seen undamaged. An extremely rarefind indeed. I\'ve only got one, once it\'s gone .... it\'s gone, andifthere\'s one thing I\'ve learned about antiques, when items are of quality and extremelyrare he who hesitates, usually loses out.

This rare Georgian silver 226 year old novelty nutmeg grater is sohighly collectable, and would add value to any silver collection. A stylish nutmeg grater that has stunning detailed decoration. A real must for any serious silver collector. Rare, unusual novelty silver items,have become so very collectable and areappreciating in value.This would make an ideal gift.

The silver nutmeg grater willbe sent out recorded, special delivery with insurance.

Please note, all my international postal charges are only estimates andwill be confirmed and altered upor down when I know the destination to where,items arebeing sent. Please also note I only charge actual costs of postage and packaging with insurance, no more.

Please feel free to look at my other items.