Lot 816 , A George IV novelty silver vinaigrette, modelled as a handbag, Gervase Wheeler, Birmingham, 1832, 27mm(handle at one end detached), one other silver vinaigrette, Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1829 and a similar silver 'book'
A George IV novelty silver vinaigrette, modelled as a handbag, Gervase Wheeler, Birmingham, 1832, 27mm(handle at one end detached), one other silver vinaigrette, Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1829 and a similar silver 'book' pill box, Thomas Wilmore, Birmingham, 1803,
£200-300
Condition:
Handbag- Apart from handle issue, in good order, with clear hallmarks. Other vinaigrette- Grille hinge pin missing. Small dent to the base. Small ding to two of the corners. Hallmarks a little rubbed. Pill box- Small pin missing from one end of hinge. Green oxidisation visible to hinge on the interior. Mild rubbing to hallmarks.
Sold for £340