A George IV novelty silver basket of flowers vinaigrette

A George IV novelty silver basket of flowers vinaigrette,

by John Shaw, Birmingham 1820,

tapering rectangular form, with engraved basket-weave decoration, central carrying handle, with chased flowers, the interior with a pierced and engraved silver-gilt grille, length 2.7cm, approx. weight 0.2oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection.

Purchased from Mary Cooke Antiques, London.