A very fine George III Pocket Nutmeg Grater made in Birmingham in 1809 by Matthew Linwood.

The Nutmeg Grater is broad rectangular in form with an outer gadrooned border on the cover and base. The cover is, in addition, engraved with a set of contemporary script initials. The cover opens up to reveal a hinged steel grater with compartment below to store the nutmeg. The box is well marked and is in excellent condition.

Length: 1.5 inches, 3.75cm.
Width: 1.1 inches, 2.75cm.
Height: 0.9 inches, 2.25cm.