22nd Jun, 2023 9:30
A group of three George III silver vinaigrettes, one with an indistinct makers mark, possibly Thomas Edward, London 1818, of cushion form with ribbed decoration, initialled to the lip 'M.C', the hinged lid revealing a gilt interior, the grille with lattice engraving and pierced holes, 3cm wide, the total weight of item 12.2 grams; together with another example with a rubbed makers mark, London 1801, of bulbous rectangular form with ribbed decoration and suspension loop, the hinged lid to reveal a fitted interior and plain pierced grille, 3cm wide, the total weight of item 16.7 grams; and smaller example by John Shaw, Birmingham 1811, of oval form, engraved with a circular pattern and geometric borders to the side, the hinged lid with a vacant central pattern opening to reveal a gilt interior, with a pierced grille intricately engraved with flowers, 3.2cm wide, the total weight of item 12.4 grams (3)
As seen on the Antiques Road Show.
Sold for £260
A group of three George III silver vinaigrettes, one with an indistinct makers mark, possibly Thomas Edward, London 1818, of cushion form with ribbed decoration, initialled to the lip 'M.C', the hinged lid revealing a gilt interior, the grille with lattice engraving and pierced holes, 3cm wide, the total weight of item 12.2 grams; together with another example with a rubbed makers mark, London 1801, of bulbous rectangular form with ribbed decoration and suspension loop, the hinged lid to reveal a fitted interior and plain pierced grille, 3cm wide, the total weight of item 16.7 grams; and smaller example by John Shaw, Birmingham 1811, of oval form, engraved with a circular pattern and geometric borders to the side, the hinged lid with a vacant central pattern opening to reveal a gilt interior, with a pierced grille intricately engraved with flowers, 3.2cm wide, the total weight of item 12.4 grams (3)
ProvenanceAs seen on the Antiques Road Show.
