A George III vinaigrette; rounded rectangular with reeded sides and engine-turned cover and base. The recover with a vacant circular cartouche. the hinged cover with bar thumbpiece, opening to reveal a gilt interior and grille pierced with blooming foliage within a heart-shaped plaque. London 1817 maker's mark WE. 4.6 cm length. Together with another vinaigrette smaller. the silver grille engraved with musical motifs. (lacking pins to cover and interior hinge and with signs of wear.) (2)
Sold for £180
A George III vinaigrette; rounded rectangular with reeded sides and engine-turned cover and base. The recover with a vacant circular cartouche. the hinged cover with bar thumbpiece, opening to reveal a gilt interior and grille pierced with blooming foliage within a heart-shaped plaque. London 1817 maker's mark WE. 4.6 cm length. Together with another vinaigrette smaller. the silver grille engraved with musical motifs. (lacking pins to cover and interior hinge and with signs of wear.) (2)