Nutmeg Grater: When drinking spiced rum punches were all the rage, around 1780 to 1840, no
well heeled host would be caught without his personal nutmeg grater. The graters are basically a
small box with a lid with a grating area just underneath the lid, and were made in an aesthetic array
of pleasing shapes and styles.
well heeled host would be caught without his personal nutmeg grater. The graters are basically a
small box with a lid with a grating area just underneath the lid, and were made in an aesthetic array
of pleasing shapes and styles.
Native Silver: Silver metal (as opposed to ore) found occurring naturally.
Napkin Ring: A circular band used to hold a rolled or folded napkin. May be plain or highly
decorative, such as the figural ring in the photo.
decorative, such as the figural ring in the photo.
Napkin Clip: Aftermarket alert.
An item in the form of a clip used for the same purpose as a napkin ring.
An item in the form of a clip used for the same purpose as a napkin ring.
Nickel Silver: A composition of copper, nickel and zinc. Has no silver content.
Niello: A black granular compound of copper, silver and lead used to fill decoration
and engraved areas to enhance the details. It is then heated until it fuses, and any
excess is polished away.
and engraved areas to enhance the details. It is then heated until it fuses, and any
excess is polished away.
Noble Metals: Gold, silver, and platinum are known as noble metals. Also called precious metal.
Nozzle: The top portion of a candlestick into which a candle is inserted.
Neck Ring: A collar-type ring for adorning the neck of a decanter and engraved to indicate the decanter's contents.
Nipple Shield: An artificial nipple used by a mother while feeding her baby. Originating back to the
1500's, these shields are used when babies have difficulty or the mother suffers discomfort while her
baby is suckling.
1500's, these shields are used when babies have difficulty or the mother suffers discomfort while her
baby is suckling.
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Nevada Silver: A trade name used by Daniel & Arter Globe Nevada Silver
Works of Birmingham, England, given to wares made of silver-colored alloys.
Has no silver content.
Works of Birmingham, England, given to wares made of silver-colored alloys.
Has no silver content.