A Victorian sterling silver ‘aesthetic’ vinaigrette, Birmingham 1891 by Colen Hewer Cheshire

A Victorian sterling silver ‘aesthetic’ vinaigrette, Birmingham 1891 by Colen Hewer Cheshire

Of oval form, the hinged lid with a die struck riverscape scene with mount Fuji in the Japonisme style. The reverse with engraved scene of a bird among foliage. The gilt interior with a pierced foliate grill. Fully marked to base, interior and grill.

Length – 4.5 cm / 1.8 inches

Weight – 26.7 grams / 0.85 ozt