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Maker(s):Massey, Samuel II
Culture:British; English
Title:Urn-shaped nutmeg grater
Date Made:ca. 1795
Type:Food Processing
Materials:Silver
Place Made:Europe; United Kingdom; Great Britain; England
Measurements:Width across opening: 2.2 cm; width across foot: 1.5 cm; height: 5 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1986.33.65
Credit Line:Bequest of Josephine Purtscher Fellows (Class of 1924)
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
From original file: Maker's mark "SM" inside lid. Double swell urn shape on trumpet foot with raised repoussé work and engraved floral and scroll design throughout. Screws on and has plain acorn-shaped finial. Blue-tinned pull-off grater punched with seven pointed star and set on wide silver rim. Lathe marks visible inside. Excellent workmanship throughout. Appraisal form notes that the grater was "probably a replacement."

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