A George III sterling silver nutmeg grater, Birmingham 1802 by Joseph Wilmore

Of cylindrical form with pull off domed lid, engraved with a flower head and zig-zag bands. The base with a pull off lid with bright cut engraving to reverse a steel grating plate. Fully marked to the inside of base lid only.

Height – 3.3 cm / 1.3 inches

Weight – 15 grams / 0.48 ozt

Collection of Anthony Aston Smith (1929-2010)