A novelty silver and enamel ladybird vinaigrette

A novelty silver and enamel ladybird vinaigrette,

unmarked circa 1900,

with sprung red and black enamelled wings, which open to reveal a grille with plain pierced decoration, the head with black enamel and set with two red eyes, the underside with textured legs, with a ring attachment, length 4.7cm.

Provenance: A Private Collection.

Purchased from Steppes Hill Farm Antiques, Stockbury, Kent, 24 August 1981.