1790–1810 FINE PENSYLVANIA GERMAN HEART DOUBLE LID TIN NUTMEG GRATER PROVENANCE For Sale

FINE AMERICAN / PENSYLVANIA GERMAN HEART FORM

TIN NUTMEG GRATER / PUNCH DOT HEART PATTERN DECORATED

RARE DOUBLE LID FORM / IMPORTANT PROVENANCE

EX. SCHORSCH COLLECTION / SOTHEBY’S 2015 sale

CIRCA 1790 – 1810

Thisis a superb and unusually well preserved Pennsylvania German heart form tinnutmeg grater, dating to the Federal period, circa 1790–1810. The hinged heart‑shapedlid is decorated with a finely executed punch‑dot heart surrounded by aradiating border, a classic motif associated with late 18th centuryPennsylvania German decorative tinwork. The surface retains a rich, untouched drycharcoal‑gray patina, exactly the surface collectors prize and seldomencounter. The punch‑decorated heart, border pattern, early hand‑punched rasp,and original surface strongly support an attribution to American Federal PeriodPennsylvania German decorative tin shops, active in the late 18th and early19th centuries. The interior contains the original hand‑punched rasp, and thepiece features the scarce and desirable double‑lid configuration, with bothheart‑shaped covers intact and functioning. The hinges are original and sound.The form, decoration, and surface combine to create a particularly choiceexample of and early American domestic tin. The condition is outstanding for an18th / early‑19th century tin grater. No damage, repairs, replacementsor alterations. The bottom has a beautiful even, dark grey patina that is flat anda finger feels smooth on the surface. The sides have no dents, and the top hasnatural curvature around the raised border stamping from the inside and tinypunch decorated center heat from the inside that can be seen under magnification.The inside has solder covering the entire inside of the lid except for the punchdots of the heart. Both lids open properly and close tightly. Dark, naturally occurringoxidation consistent with age and in untouched condition that advancecollectors covet. All the solder is original with lighter areas from handlingoutside, and proper light lead color inside where there is little air for oxidation.A superior, investment‑grade example. Dimensions: 2” front to back x 1 3/8”wide x 7/8” tall. Weight is .7 ounce. Round nutmeg found in this piece isincluded.

Thispiece is from the celebrated Schorsch Collection, bearing their inked inventorynumber SC‑1682 on the interior of the lid and the interior rim of the rasp. Samueland Cynthia Schorsch were among the most respected collectors of early Americantin and domestic metalwork, and objects with Schorsch provenance are widelyrecognized for their quality and selectivity. Their collection was dispersed ina landmark series of sales at Sotheby’s in 2015 and was one of the mostimportant Americana dispersals of the decade. Owning a piece bearing Schorschprovenance is widely regarded as benchmarks of quality and authenticity in theAmericana market.

Samueland Cynthia (Cindy) Schorsch were distinguished collectors with uncompromisingstandards based in New York; and were part of the New York / New Jersey / ConnecticutAmericana collecting circle. They were deeply connected to the Northeast dealerand museum world, especially the Pennsylvania German, New England, and earlyAmerican decorative arts communities. They were among the most respectedprivate collectors of early American decorative arts collected primarily fromthe 1960s through the early 2000s. They were known for their insistence onoriginal surfaces, rare forms, and best‑of‑type examples on early Americandomestic objects with a deep interest in early American Pennsylvania Germanmaterial culture. They had a museum‑level eye for condition and originality, onlybought the best‑of‑type examples. and did meticulous cataloging with the SC‑XXXnumber markings. Their collection was so well‑regarded that dealers often used“ex‑Schorsch” as a mark of quality. Their strongest collecting categories was earlyAmerican tinware, Pennsylvania German decorative arts, early domestic metalwork,and small boxes, graters, miniatures and smalls of exceptional quality. Theywere known for buying rare forms, unusual designs, and objects with untouchedsurfaces like this heart‑form nutmeg grater. The Schorsch Collection wasconsidered one of the finest private Americana collections assembled in thelast half‑century.

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