Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 16th April 2019

Lot 305

A George III silver egg vinaigrette

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £280

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Description

A George III silver egg vinaigrette,

by Samuel Meriton, London 1794,

plain egg form, the cover opens to reveal a pull-out pierced silver-gilt grille, inside that is a further egg with a pull-off cover, length engraved decoration, the interior with a pierced and engraved foliate grille, length 4cm, approx. weight 0.4oz.