Two Georgian Silver & Silver Gilt Vinaigrettes; M. Ford Creech Antiques & Fine Arts, Memphis, TN

TWO GEORGIAN SILVER & SILVER-GILT VINAIGRETTES

Left :

George IV Silver Book-Form Vinaigrette

Taylor & Perry, Birmingham, 1835

The miniature book-form vinaigrette, with spine and simulated pages siding engine-turned covers,

the hinged lid with a central vacant rectangle, opening to a gilt interior

with chased scrolling foliate grill; marked to the lid and base;

the lid interior scratched Ferdinand (?) Roy

Condition : Excellent; strong hinges and good detailing throughout; unengraved rectangle to the lid

good marks to both lid and base

1-5/8" x 1-1/8" / .7 oz.

pRICE : Please Inquire

#6220

Right :

George III Silver-Gilt Vinaigrette

Cocks & Bettridge, Birmingham, 1799

The silver-gilt vinaigrette of rounded rectangular form, the exterior engine turned with a basket-weave decoration,

the top with an applied rectangle engraved MFL in conjoined script; opening to a gilt interior with chased grill

centering an open flower; marked to the lid and base interiors

Condition : Excellent; gilt and hinges both in good condition; good marks to lid and base

1-1/2" x 1"; .8 oz.

pRICE : Please Inquire

#6221

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