The Silver Collection of the late George Petzall - 28th October 2008

Lot 450

A rare George III 'Nelson' vinaigrette

Estimate £1,200 - £1,600 | Hammer £2200

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Description

A rare George III 'Nelson' vinaigrette, engraved on the cover with a portrait of Admiral Nelson and 'ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY', the grille stamped with H.M.S 'VICTORY' and 'TRAFALGAR OCR.21.1805', by Matthew Linwood, Birmingham 1805, 1.2in (3cm) high, 0.5oz.