A Victorian Silver Vinaigrette by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1839

oblong, the hinged cover with robust foliage scroll border, centring engine-turning and a vacant cartouche, the sides and base engine-turned, the hinged cover opens to reveal a pierced and engraved foliage and flower grille 45mm wide, 1oz 5dwt, 39gr

Part marked inside base and cover. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points. There are two areas of pitting on the cover.