A George III Silver Vinaigrette and A George IV Silver Vinaigrette The First by Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham, 1808, The Second by Gervase Wheeler, Birmingham, Possibly 1836

The first: Fully marked inside cover. The base and grille apparently unmarked. There is overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the engraving.

The larger example: Part marked inside base and cover. The grille marked with lion passant only. There is some surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the engraving.

each oblong, the first with canted corners and engraved with fruiting grapevines, the second engraved with foliage and centring a vacant shield, each opens to reveal a differing pierced grille

(Qty: 2)

28mm wide and smaller, 9dwt, 14gr