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Georgian Silver Nutmeg Grater
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Georgian Silver Nutmeg Grater

18th century
Sold 15 March 2025 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An oval Georgian silver nutmeg grater by Sam Pemberton Birmingham 1801. Good clear marks, good bright cut decoration to the top and base with original owners initials to the top. The item is in very good order, the top comes off to reveal the original grater and the base comes off to store the nutmeg.

L 3.5 cm

W 2.5 cm

H 2.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Georgian Silver Nutmeg Grater to the Georgian era.

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SA1124108
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An oval Georgian silver nutmeg grater by Sam Pemberton Birmingham 1801.
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Good clear marks, good bright cut decoration to the top and base with original owners initials to the top.
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

The item is in very good order, the top comes off to reveal the original grater and the base comes off to store the nutmeg.

L 3.5 cm

W 2.5 cm

H 2.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Georgian Silver Nutmeg Grater to the Georgian era.

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SA1124108
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An oval Georgian silver nutmeg grater featuring engraved floral borders and a central monogram on a light surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oval Georgian silver nutmeg grater featuring engraved floral borders and a central monogram on a light surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Silver Nutmeg Grater

Archive II An oval Georgian silver nutmeg grater featuring engraved floral borders and a central monogram on a light surface. View II
Archive III An oval Georgian silver nutmeg grater featuring engraved floral borders and a central monogram on a light surface. View III
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Archive V An oval Georgian silver nutmeg grater featuring engraved floral borders and a central monogram on a light surface. View V
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An oval Georgian silver nutmeg grater featuring engraved floral borders and a central monogram on a light surface.
Georgian silver nutmeg grater
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An oval Georgian silver nutmeg grater featuring engraved floral borders and a central monogram on a light surface.
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  • ObjectCollectables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Steel
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved foliate borders, Monogram inscription, Oval form

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A Georgian silver nutmeg grater is a small, portable pocket accessory used during the 18th and early 19th centuries to grate whole nutmeg onto food and beverages at dining tables.

They were typically crafted from sterling silver, often featuring a fitted steel interior rasp for grating and occasionally incorporating hallmarks or makers marks.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate hallmarks, hand-engraved ornamentation, correct metallurgical composition, and traditional construction techniques such as hand-cut steel rasps.

Such small collectables can be styled within a glass display cabinet, on a decorative tray, or as a curated curiosity on a bookshelf or mantelpiece.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using non-abrasive cloths and specialised silver polish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage historical patination and fine engraving.
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