A George III novelty silver-gilt bag vinaigrette

A George III novelty silver-gilt bag vinaigrette,

by John Shaw, Birmingham 1819,

the bag with engraved decoration, the top with a foliate border, with a ring attachment, inscribed 'Mrs Josh. Stewart', the interior with a pierced and engraved foliate scroll grille, length 3.3cm, approx. weight 0.5oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection.

Purchased from Mary Cooke Antiques, 12 September 1979.