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GEORGE III SILVER KITCHEN NUTMEG GRATER, Phipps & Robinson, 1812; Royal Coronet over AF |
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Catalog#: |
6000 |
Artist: |
Not Available |
Category: |
Silver, Metal & Vertu |
Date: |
1812
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Signature(s): |
Royal coronet & cypher AF |
SubType: |
Silver |
Origin: |
England-UK |
Subject: |
Silver |
Style: |
Neoclassicism |
Era: |
19th Century |
Height: |
4.625 inches |
Height Note: |
Over Handle |
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GEORGE III SILVER KITCHEN NUTMEG GRATER, Thomas Phipps, James Phipps II, & Edward Robinson II, London, 1812; Royal Coronet & Cypher AF - most likely Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex*
Of heavy gauge, the mounted curved blue steel body sided by gadrooned uprights and a shell and foliate handle, silver ends, the lower end hinged an monogrammed with a coronet (PL. 127, #3, Fairbairn's)* above conjoined script initials "AF" - most likely for Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex*; fully marked on body and lid; lid with gilt interior
*Coronet: PL .127, # 3 , Fairbairn's Crests of The Families of Great Britain & Ireland: "Coronet for the Sons and Brothers of Royal Blood"
*Coronet & Cypher Over AF, Most Likely for of Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex. George III had two sons with the initials 'AF' - His Royal Highness Prince Augustus Frederick (1773-1842) and His Royal Highness Prince Adolphus Frederick (1774-1850). However, due to the differences in life style, the 'AF' on this grater is much more likely that of Augustus Frederick, the Duke of Sussex.
Mark : Grimwade # 2892
4-5/8” High / 3.8 Oz.
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