Silver - 26th October 2011

Lot 556

A Victorian silver novelty sewing compendium / vinaigrette modelled as a bottle

Estimate £800 - £1,200

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Description

A Victorian silver novelty sewing compendium / vinaigrette modelled as a bottle, by Henry Dee, London 1874, the hinged cover opens to reveal a cotton reel and needle holder, the hinged base opens to reveal a vinaigrette with a pierced grille, with a chain and ring, length 8.5cm, approx. weight 2.4oz.