Item Ref
DEC83
This unusual and rather delightful Georgian silver vinaigrette was made in 1810 by the silversmith Joseph Willmore, a renowned Birmingham toy maker *. It is of canted rectangular form. The front cover is bright-engraved with prick-dot decorations. The oval reserve engraved with the name Beatrice. back and sides with conforming decorations.
The hinged lid opening to reveal a drilled gilt grille.
The original sponge still in place.
Gilt interior.
* from the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.
Hallmarks:
JW for Jospeh Willmore.
Date letter "m" for 1810.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.
Condition:
Good.
Good hinge on both vinaigrette and grille.
Good clear hallmarks.
Tiny split on side of hinged cover, barely noticeable, mentioned for accuracy.
Dimensions:
3cm x 2cm.
Postage:
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