A very fine & unusual George IV Silver Gilt Vinaigrette made in Birmingham in 1830 by John Bettridge.
A very fine & unusual George IV Silver Gilt Vinaigrette made in Birmingham in 1830 by John Bettridge.
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The Vinaigrtte is broad rectangular in form with engine turned sides and base. The cover is also engine turned engraved, around a vacant rectangular cartouche, and displays very unusual raised cast foliate scroll motifs. This was a rare design peculiar to the Bettridge workshops. as was the very fine "flush" hinge seen on the reverse. The interior is finely gilded and very well marked and displays a grille pierced and engraved with pluming scrolls around a central floral spray. A rare vinaigrette.
Length: 1.45 inches, 3.63cm.
Width: 1 inch, 2.5cm.
Height: 0.45 inches, 1.13cm.
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