A rare Victorian novelty silver vinaigrette

A rare Victorian novelty silver vinaigrette,

by S. Mordan and Co, London circa 1880,

modelled as a walnut, the silver-gilt interior with a pierced foliate grille with a central roundel, with a ring attachment, length 3.5cm, approx. weight 0.7oz.

Provenance: The Bramah Collection, Lawrence's, Crewkerne, 11 October 2011, lot 1690.