Vinaigrette Joseph Willmore Birmingham 1824 Gilded Grill, Georgian Sterling

Description

A lovely Georgian objet de vertu, this sterling vinaigrette by Joseph Willmore Birmingham 1824, features a floral raised cushion border with rosette corners. Engine turned engraving appears on the front and back. An open cartouche is ready for a monogram.
The box opens to reveal a lightly gilded interior and a hinged pierced grill detailed with foliate engraving.
Measurements: very small and intimate at a hint over 1-1/8” wide.
Hallmarks: fully hallmarked and includes touchmarks in 2 places - the city of Birmingham anchor, maker’s mark, monarch’s head, sterling lion passant, and the date mark that appears to represent 1824.
Condition: opens, closes, and holds shut properly; all hinges working; there are 2 deep scratches on the underside edge; minor ding; typical surface scratches.
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