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Nutmeg grater, case and cover

Dateca. 1690

Probably by Thomas Kedden

OriginEngland, London

MediumSilver

DimensionsL: 2 3/4"; Diam (cover): 15/16"; Diam (base): 7/8"; L (grater): 2 5/16"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1968-73,A&B

DescriptionNutmeg GraterLabel TextThis nutmeg grater, like most late seventeenth- and early eighteenth-century examples, has a cylindrical case with pull-off cover containing a tubular grater. The case is conventionally engraved with medial bands of stylized leaf decoration and its cover with a tulip. The maker of this example, tentatively identified as Thomas Kedden, was a prolific maker of small wares, such as nutmeg graters, small boxes, penners, and strainers.Inscription(s)Owner's initial (H) engraved on underside of body.Mark(s)Maker's mark only on underside of body and grater. ProvenanceEx coll: Rt. Hon. Michael Noble, M.P. (sold at Christie, Manson & Woods, London, 1967; purchased by Garrard & Co. Ltd., London)
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