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Lot 461
Full Lot Description
A George III silver vinaigrette, the small oval form with stippled and wrigglework borders enclosing diaper pattern to top and bottom, and opening to a silver-gilt interior with filigree grille. Hallmarked Birmingham 1802, with maker's mark IT, possibly John Thornton. Length 2.7cm, gross weight 8.8g.
Postage: Postable
Weight: 8.8
Total lot weight: 8.8
Condition Report
- Displaying some general surface wear, marks, scratches and tarnishing commensurate with age.
- Some surface wear and rubbing to the decoration causing some loss of detail, mainly to the engine-turning; however exterior of box appears in fairly good order overall.
- Hinges to lid and grille all appear in working order and close securely; grille hinges with some slight movement.
- Gilt interior with dirt and residues.
- Losses to the filigree decoration in one area of the grille.
- Remnants of a dried sponge are present.
- Hallmarks located to interior, some minor rubbing but all still clearly legible.
- Grille appears unmarked.
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