A large George III sterling silver nutmeg grater, London 1794 by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson

Of elongated octagonal form with a hinged lid to reveal a ferrous grating plate, a hinged bottom section. Fully marked to the lid interior, part-marked to the base lid, the body with a lion passant.

Length – 5.5 cm / 2.25 inches

Weight – 63 grams / 2.03 ozt