Hester Bateman – an antique sterling silver nutmeg grater, Circa 1780-90 Of oval form with internal grill, one cap with bright cut decoration and a vacant cartouche, the bottom with hinged lid. Interiors of both lids marked with marker mark only. Length - 4.5 cm / 1.75 inches Weight – 32 grams / 1.03 ozt For a similar nutmeg grater by Hester Bateman dated 1786/7 see page 39 ‘The Robert and Meredith Green Collection of Silver Nutmeg Graters’ John D. Davis (2002).