George III Silver Nutmeg and Snuff Graters
Two George III sterling silver graters, the nutmeg grater cylindrical in form, the lid hinged to a back support which when opened reveals a grating surface. The lid bearing a hog and tree crest. Makers marks for John Mackay, Edinburgh, date mark not visible., the snuff grater of plain oval form. Makers marks for Peter Ross, Aberdeen, circa 1800., total weight approximately 84 gms silver, the nutmeg grater 2.60 in., 1.18 in., 1.06 in.
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- George Iii - George III (1738 - 1820) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820.
- Sterling Silver - Sterling silver is a mixture of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% of another metal, usually copper. Fine silver is 99.9% pure silver, and is relatively soft and the addition of the very small amount of copper gives the metal enough strength and hardness to be worked into jewellery, decorative and household objects.
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