rare exquisite georgian silver nutmeg grater by joseph taylor birmingham 1799

Description

This wonderful Georgian silver nutmeg grater bears the marks of the prolific silversmith Joseph Taylor who was part of the Birmingham toy making * fraternity. It is dated Birmingham 1799 and is in very good order, it is fully hallmarked, which was not often the case. The bright-cut oval body is the perfect size to house a nutmeg. The bright-cut domed pull-off cover opens to reveal the original steel grater. The base with pull-off cover. The lid hallmarked with maker's marks. The inner base fully hallmarked. The base initialled. It is a wonderful and complete example.
* from the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of �toys�: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.
Dimensions:
3.5cm x 2.5cm X 2.5cm.
Hallmarks:
I.T for Joseph Taylor.
Date letter "b" for 1799.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Condition:
Very good for age.
Cover in good condition
Minor dings to the main body.
Clear hallmarks.
Crisp decorations.
Postage:
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Postage UK: �7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: �15 International Signed For.
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Internal Ref: FEV80