Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu - 29th April 2015
Lot 607
An early Victorian silver vinaigrette
Estimate £200 - £250
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Description
An early Victorian silver vinaigrette,
by Thomas Shaw, Birmingham 1838,
rectangular form, engine-turned decoration, foliate borders, the silver-gilt grille with pierced foliate scroll decoration, length 3.9cm, approx. weight 0.8oz.
This box still uses the duty head mark of George III, as the Victorian punch that was produced was not of sufficient quality.