A very rare George II Rococo urn Nutmeg Grater made in London circa 1750 by Daniel Field.

A very rare George II Rococo urn Nutmeg Grater made in London circa 1750 by Daniel Field.

£1,750
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375054

The "Urn" form Nutmeg Grater is one of the rarest designs from the George II period and this example stands on a circular spreading pedestal foot.  The baluster shaped body is beautifully chased in the Rococo manner with scrolls, flower heads and shell details all on a matted ground.  The screw off cover is chased with the same designs as seen on the main body and terminates in a stylised urn finial.  Once the cover is removed, this reveals a removable steel grater with silver rim.  This piece is in excellent condition and is marked in the cover with a clear maker's mark of DF for Daniel Field.  Similar designs, one by Daniel Field, are shown in the catalogue of the famous Robert & Meredith Green Collection of Nutmeg Graters and are referred to as Rococo urn graters.

Height: 1.75 inches, 4.38 cm.

Diameter at the widest point: 1.1 inches, 2.75 cm.

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