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Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson II

Nutmeg grater hallmarks 1807-9

Silver and steel | 3.0 x 6.2 x 4.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 48244

Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson II

Nutmeg grater hallmarks 1807-9

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Two rectangular silver nutmeg graters, each in the form of a box with a hinged lid, opening to reveal a steel grater. The lid is engraved with the Royal crest, Garter and Crown. The base is partly hinged (for the removal of the nutmeg).

Provenance

Probably acquired by George IV when Prince of Wales.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson II
(goldsmith)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page George IV, King of the United Kingdom (1762-1830)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Silver and steel

silver, steel

engraved (incised)

Measurements

3.0 x 6.2 x 4.3 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Metalwork
Object type(s)
tools and equipment
culinary equipment
culinary equipment for preparing/cooking
graters
nutmeg graters
Subject(s)
Genealogy and Heraldry
Heraldry
Crests
Crests-Royal (Lion & Crown)
Crests-Royal (Lion & Crown) with Garter & crown/coronet

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