Antique 1801 Georgian Silver Floral Engraved Oval Nutmeg Grater Thomas Willmore

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Antique 1801 Georgian Silver Floral Engraved Oval Nutmeg Grater Thomas Willmore:
$1116.68

Here for your consideration is a truly fabulousand very rare, antique, genuine original, 1801, George III, fully hallmarked, sterling silver, oval shaped with domed cover and chased floral decoration, nutmeg grater.

Atruly stunning piece of workmanship, fully hallmarked and made by\'Thomas Willmore\', assayedin Birmingham showing the anchor, lion passant, George IIImonarchs head, and the date letter \'d\' for 1801.Considering thisnutmeg grateris 214 yearsold it\'s in fantastic original condition, with no damage, splits, or repairs. The case does have some beautiful age related patination, commensuratewith its 214 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 aGeorge III 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 !!

Thomas Willmore ...

First registered as a silversmith at the Birmingham assay office in partnership with James Alston in 1773, though marks stamped later show that both also worked in-dependant. Thomas Willmore listed as a buckle maker and James Alston listed as a button maker.

Thomas Willmore specialised in boxes, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes and nutmeg graters.In 1816 Thomas Willmore died leaving grandson Joseph Willmore to take over the business.

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 inches or 2.8 cm

Width: 1.3 inches or 3.3 cm

Weight: 0.6 oz or 16 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, George III silver, 214 year old 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, 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.

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