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Rare Antique Hilliard & Thomason Sterling Silver Clam Shell Form Nutmeg Grater

$3,950
£2,985.71
€3,431.11
CA$5,500.35
A$6,118.91
CHF 3,207.61
MX$74,771.64
NOK 40,844.93
SEK 38,449.85
DKK 25,611.95
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A very rare English sterling silver nutmeg grater. In the form of a scallop shell by Hilliard and Thomason of Birmingham, England. It is modeled as full bodied scallop shell and has a cover that reveals a hinged steel grill or grater. The interior rim bears hallmarks for Hilliard & Thomason. A very fine addition to any sophisticated nutmeg grater collection! Date: Mid-19th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is some light rusting to the grater. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Hilliard & Thomason Pattern Name: Clam Shell Nutmeg Grater / Grinder Marks: Hallmarked for Hilliard & Thomason, Sterling, Birmingham, and with what appears to be an 'U' for 1869. Fineness: Hallmarked for sterling silver fineness. Measurements: Height: ca. 33.8 mm Width: ca. 42.5 mm Depth: ca. 33.3 mm Weight: ca. 22.9 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    Hilliard & Thomason
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    22.9 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.34 in (33.8 mm)Width: 1.68 in (42.5 mm)Depth: 1.32 in (33.3 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is some light rusting to the grater. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2182025145304DSAINVBBFE25_HLM1stDibs: LU849325557502

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