Description
A very fine quality antique English George III solid sterling silver gilt vinaigrette. Rectangular shaped box with rounded corners. Fine hand chased foliate decoration to the front & the back. The front with vacant oval cartouche. Hinged lid on the top with thumb lift on the front to open a gilt lined interior, having a pierced engraved grill. Fully hallmarked on the interior of both the body & lid. Lovely collectors item.
 
Assay Office
Birmingham
 
Date
1814
 
Maker
Joseph Willmore
Bread Street, Birmingham & Thavies Inn, London, England.
 
Weight
17.78 grams
 
Dimensions
34mm x 24mm x 8mm
 
Condition.
Excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing