A George III sterling silver gilt vinaigrette, Birmingham 1819 by John Shaw

Of rectangular form with rounded corners, chased edges, reeded sides. The lid with a rectangular cartouche engraved E.J.R in cursive script. The interior with a hinged pierced grill of foliate scrolls. Fully marked between lid and base, lion passant only to grill.

Length – 3.1 cm / 1.25 inches

Weight – 20 grams / 0.64 ozt