Georgian Silver Gilt Vinaigrette - 1818

An unusual and pretty grille decorates this lovely 19th Century George III antique vinaigrette. A silver vinaigrette with gilt interior throughout. The pierced and chased grille is decorated with a fine and unusual design of a cornucopia pouring forth fruit in a background of flowers. The lid is chased with is floral and scroll decoration around a vacant oval cartouche. The bottom has further chased floral motif The insides of the lid and case bottom share a full set of clear English Sterling hallmarks for Birmingham 1818 and two sets of maker's/sponsor's marks for John Shaw. In very good order except that one side of the hinge on the grille is split. Despite this, the box opens and closes well and the hinge compartment opens cleanly and straight.