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Lot 517

Lot 517

A George IV silver vinaigrette, the oblong form with floral embossed border surrounding an...

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Lot 517

Lot Description

A George IV silver vinaigrette, the oblong form with floral embossed border surrounding an engraved central cartouche with personal inscription, opening to reveal a silver-gilt interior with foliate pierced grille, hallmarked Thomas & William Simpson, Birmingham 1822, length measuring 3 cm. Together with an early Victorian silver-gilt vinaigrette, the oblong form with scroll and feather engraving surrounding a central vacant cartouche, opening to reveal a foliate pierced grille, hallmarked Foxall, Hill & Foxall, Birmingham 1854 and a silver rectangular pill box, Birmingham 1906. Gross weight 29.8 grams. (3).

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In varied state, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. The George IV example is engraved with the name 'Jeanie' to the cartouche, case does not shut completely flush, hinges in working order, remnants of dirt to the interior.  Solder visible to the interior of the Victorian example where the suspension loop would have been connected now a small hole.  The hinge of the Edwardian box is broken and in need of repair and the base is slightly squashed inwards. Hallmarks rubbed and worn but still just legible.

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