The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25th October 2016

Lot 419

A Victorian silver engraved vinaigrette

Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £500

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Description

A Victorian silver engraved vinaigrette, lake scene,

by Edward Smith, Birmingham 1845,

rectangular form, the hinged cover with a lake scene with buildings on the shore and boats on the water, the interior with a pierced and engraved silver-gilt foliate scroll grille, scroll borders, the sides and base with engraved foliate scroll decoration, the base with an initialled cartouche, length 4.2cm, approx. weight 0.9oz.