A RARE LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY WHITE METAL NUTMEG GRATER

possibly by John Clifton or John Clare I, of teardrop form, with ‘stand away’ hinges, the top and rear covers engraved with a rose and a tulip respectively, makers mark IC only, with incised matching Roman numerals to covers and body and with engraved owner’s initials ‘MP’, 4cm x 3.5cm x 2.5cm high, weight 26.9 grams, contained in original brown shagreen fitted case
Note: a similar example sold by Tooveys Auctioneers, 16th May 2018, lot 385