Lot 179
A rare Bilston-type enamel nutmeg-grater of ovoid form painted with floral panels on a...
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Lot 179
A rare Bilston-type enamel nutmeg-grater of ovoid form painted with floral panels on a...
Lot 179
Lot Description
A rare Bilston-type enamel nutmeg-grater of ovoid form painted with floral panels on a scroll-decorated rose pink ground, the two-part body with screw fastening enclosing a brass grater, 2.2", (5.5cm) high, together with a similar enamel egg, and a third with pale blue decoration, (3)
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
1. Two curled haircracks to smaller section, one to larger section. No flaking, internally sound.
2. Cracking beside metal rims - worst below hinge. Interior is vacant.
3. Two pieces of poor restoration to exterior. Minor print flaw to decoration. Very slight internal flaking beneath rim.
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