Samuel Meriton - Egg-Shaped Nutmeg Grater, 1796

Samuel Meriton (English, active about 1739 - 1796)

Egg-Shaped Nutmeg Grater, 1796

Sterling silver, 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)

Commentary

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