A Victorian silver vinaigrette of engraved oblong form, initialled cartouche, silver gilt...

The vinaigrette displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use.  Various surface nicks are visible and a couple of minor dints, especially to edges and corners, where there is more general wear.  Some slight loss of definition to engraved decoration.  The centre of the top and bottom is slightly indented from general handling.  All hinges are in working order.  Hallmarks are located to the interior of the lid and to the interior base, some rubbing but they are still legible.