A very unusual George IV Vinaigrette with three colour gold decoration made in Birmingham in 1822 by Ledsam & Vale.
A very unusual George IV Vinaigrette with three colour gold decoration made in Birmingham in 1822 by Ledsam & Vale.
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The Vinaigrette is silver gilt and broad rectangular in form. The cover is beautifully decorated with a three colour gold basket of flowers, on a matted ground, surrounded by a raised band of foliate scrolls and shells. The sides display bands of roundels and cording and the base displays an unusual engine turned panel. The cover opens up to reveal a very finely pierced grille with central flower head surrounded by a circular foliate spear frame, this all surrounded by pluming scrolls. The box is in excellent condition and very well marked. An unusual design.
Length: 1.45 inches, 3.63 cm.
Width: 1 inch, 2.5 cm
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