georgian silver nutmeg grater by joseph willmore birmingham 1801

Description

This exquisite Georgian silver nutmeg grater bears the marks of the prolific silversmith Joseph Willmore who was part of the Birmingham toy making * fraternity. It is dated Birmingham 1801 and is in excellent order, it is fully hallmarked, which was not often the case. The bright-cut rectangular body is the perfect size to house a nutmeg, as can be seen on one of my images. The pull-off cover opens to reveal the original steel grater. The base with pull-off cover. The lid hallmarked with maker's marks. The base fully hallmarked..
* 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:
3.2cm x 2.5cm X 2.5cm.
Hallmarks:
JW for Jospeh Willmore.
Date letter "d" for 1801.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Condition:
Excellent.
No dings, repairs dents to the cover or main body.
Clear hallmarks.
Crisp decorations.
Postage:
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.
Postage UK: �7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: �10 International Signed For.
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Internal Ref: JAN70