A Victorian vinaigrette; shaped rectangular, with scrolling borders. The cover engraved with a riverside scene and sailing boats. Foliate engraved to base around a cartouche engraved 'Mary'. Suspensory loop. The hinged cover opening to reveal a gilded interior with pierced and engraved foliate grille. Original sponge. Birmingham 1843 by Nathaniel Mills. 3.8cm length