Lot 380

A rare George III Scottish nutmeg grater,

Auction: 7 December 2005 at 12:00 GMT
£837
Description
circa 1784 - 1786, marked with Edinburgh town mark and incuse duty head circa 1784 - 86 only (no maker's mark apparent), of egg-shaped form, with engraved crest to one end incorporating a cockerel surmounted by the motto COURAGE
Dimensions
Height 4.4cm, diameter 2.7cm
Footnote
Crest is that of either Dounie or Downie.
