An original 18th century sundial compass.

A small sundial by Michael Butterfield of Paris brought a big price at a Massachusetts auction recently. The unusual octagonal silver antique sold for $3,198. Cowles Syndicate photo.

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Nutmeg & Graters.

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A George III repousse egg-shaped Nutmeg Grater, maker's mark only, London circa 1760, David Field.

England, c. 1760

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Nutmeg grater

ca. 1690, British

Cowrie shell, silver

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Makers mark only - 'I.E.', London c1685-1700.

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Nutmeg graters were carried in the pocket to add nutmeg when drinking punch.

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nutmeg was used when flavouring 17th and 18th century alcoholic beverages such as punches, toddies, ales, wines, syllabubs and flips.  

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