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A Group of Three Bateman Family Silver Nutmeg Graters
Estimate: $300-$500
Sold
$650
Live Auction
Chicago Collections
Description
A Group of Three Bateman Family Silver Nutmeg Graters
London, 1784 and Later
each hallmarked for Sterling
4 ozt 9 dwt gross
Length of largest example 4 1/4 inches.
Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Condition
Each bearing museum accession numbers and in fair and stable condition overall with light tarnish, surface grime, light scratches and marks throughout consistent with age and handling. The smallest example with residual nutmeg in the grater section. The tall cylindrical example full opens as pictured in the attached images, the top hinge is detached so that this cover fully removes when opened. Additional images available upon request.