A George III silver nutmeg grater,

A George III silver nutmeg grater,
by Phipps and Robinson, London circa 1788,
rectangular form, canted corners, the hinged cover engraved decoration and bright-cut borders, hinged base, the interior with a steel grater, length 4.7cm, approx. weight 6.5cm, approx. weight 1.5oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection.
Purchased from Hobbs and Chambers, Cirencester, 11 October 1985, lot 476.