A Victorian silver nutmeg grater, William Summers, London 18...

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£150 - £250

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A Victorian silver nutmeg grater, William Summers, London 1864, of cylindrical form with hinged cover opening to reveal grater, engraved crest depicting a crowned bird, 7cm long, 1ozt

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Line/dent is seen where hinged cover opens on to.
Grater is worn/discoloured and with residue present.
Minor dents are seen to the exterior of the tube.
Hinged cover shuts firmly.
General tarnishing, discolouration and minor surface scratches/blemishes seen throughout, commensurate with age and use.
Possible solder repair seen to interior rim where grater slides into place (see images)
Mark/blemish seen to engraved front (seen in 1st image)
Marks are rubbed in some areas.

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Auction Date: 12th Feb 2025 at 10am

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