An unusual George III Vinaigrette made in Birmingham in 1819 by Joseph Willmore.
An unusual George III Vinaigrette made in Birmingham in 1819 by Joseph Willmore.
202300
The Vinaigrette is finely modelled as a handbag and is engraved on the front and reverse with diamond designs surrounded by a raised cast band of floral and foliate motifs. The sides are engraved with twisted ropework designs and the front displays a rectangular cartouche engraved with Hannah. The interior is finely gilded and displays a grille pierced and engraved with pluming scrolls and a flower head. This piece is in excellent condition and is very well marked. The Vinaigrette is of a larger size than usually found and is one of the finest handbag examples we have offered over the years. This piece has a suspensory chain attached to the handles.
Length: 1.1 inches, 2.75cm.
Width: 0.9 inches, 2.25cm
1819
Birmingham
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