Lot 814 , Five silver vinaigrettes.

A George III silver vinaigrette, with engraved free form decoration, Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, 1818, 0.75in, together with four later silver vinaigrettes.
Estimate £250-350

Wilmore vinaigrette- The front left and right corners of the lid have small dents. The left corner also appear to have a small layer of silver missing. Marks clear although some rubbing has occurred. Remnants of an engraved monogram to centre. Four remaining vinaigrettes are William Dudley, Birmingham, 1857- Condition is good conducive with age and wear. Marks clear. John Bettridge, Birmingham, 1833- Small dent to bottom left rear corner, otherwise in good order. Marks clear. Thomas Parker, Birmingham, 1825- Decoration quite tired in general, particularly to the lid. The bale has been broken off. Marks clear. Thomas Shaw, Birmingham, 1830- Engraved initials on front panel. Condition is otherwise good. Marks clear.
Three of the lids shut tightly, the other two less so.


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Sold for £340