Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 16th April 2019

Lot 328

A rare Victorian novelty silver vinaigrette

Estimate £4,000 - £6,000 | Hammer £5200

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Description

A rare Victorian novelty silver vinaigrette,

by Sampson Mordan, London 1875,

modelled as a dog's head, the collar with traces of gilding, bloodstone seal terminal, the hinged cover opens to reveal a pierced foliate grille, engraved S. Mordan and Co., with a ring attachment, length 4cm, approx. weight 0.7oz.