A George IV Silver Vinaigrette Probably by Joseph Taylor, Birmingham, 1825
oblong, the hinged cover engine-turned and with a vacant shield and foliage and flower-cast thumbpiece, the sides reeded, opens to reveal a gilt interior and flower and foliage pierced and engraved grille, hinge pin lacking 45mm wide, 19dwt. 29gr
Fully marked inside base and cover. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The hinge pin is lacking from the grille so it is detached.
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oblong, the hinged cover engine-turned and with a vacant shield and foliage and flower-cast thumbpiece, the sides reeded, opens to reveal a gilt interior and flower and foliage pierced and engraved grille, hinge pin lacking 45mm wide, 19dwt. 29gr
Fully marked inside base and cover. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The hinge pin is lacking from the grille so it is detached.