A fine Vinaigrette modelled as a Book. Made in Birmingham in 1838 by Gervase Wheeler.

A fine Vinaigrette modelled as a Book. Made in Birmingham in 1838 by Gervase Wheeler.
A fine Vinaigrette modelled as a Book. Made in Birmingham in 1838 by Gervase Wheeler.
A fine Vinaigrette modelled as a Book. Made in Birmingham in 1838 by Gervase Wheeler.

A fine Vinaigrette modelled as a Book. Made in Birmingham in 1838 by Gervase Wheeler.

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The Vinaigrette is modelled as a book and the cover and base are engraved with pluming scrolls on a scratch engraved ground. The side is decorated with reeding to simulate the spine. The interior is finely gilded and has a grille pierced and engraved with foliate scrolls and flower heads.



Length: 1.45 inches.

Width: 0.9 inches.

Year

1838

Country

Birmingham

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