Sterling Silver 'Purse' Vinaigrette - Antique George III (1818)

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A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse; an addition to our silver boxes collection

SKU: W8826

Price: £745.00

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Sterling Silver 'Purse' Vinaigrette - Antique George III (1818)

Description

This antique Georgian silver vinaigrette has been realistically modelled in the form of a purse.

The surface of the box is embellished with fine and impressive bright cut engraved and pin struck panels depicting stylised leaf designs accented with acorn motifs.

The strap decoration to the hinged silver vinaigrette cover forms a plain thumbpiece and allows access to the hinged pierced decorated gilt grille.

The interior of this Georgian silver vinaigrette and grille is gilded and retains the original sponge.

Read a brief history about sterling silver vinaigrettes

Maker: John Lawrence & Co

Date: 1818

Origin: Birmingham, England

Condition

This antique George III silver vinaigrette is a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent presentation condition.

The bright cut engraved and pin struck decoration is very crisp.

Full hallmarks struck to the interior of the vinaigrette are worn in keeping with age, but remain legible.

Reflections in photographs may detract from this fine sterling silver vinaigrette.

Dimensions

Length 2.2cm/0.9"

Width 1.7cm/0.7"

Height 0.8cm/0.3"

Weight

0.2 troy ounce/7g

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