A George III repousse egg-shaped Nutmeg Grater, maker's mark only, London circa 1760, David Field.
England, c. 1760
Nutmeg grater
ca. 1690, British
Cowrie shell, silver
Makers mark only - 'I.E.', London c1685-1700.
Nutmeg graters were carried in the pocket to add nutmeg
when drinking punch.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutmeg_grater
nutmeg was used when flavouring 17th and 18th century
alcoholic beverages such as punches, toddies, ales, wines, syllabubs and flips.
Great piece! Thank you, Keith!
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