A George III sterling silver vinaigrette, London 1799 by Thomas Brough (reg. Oct 1795)

Of elongated octagonal form, the hinged lid centred with a vacant circular cartouche reserved with a stipulated ground, edged with a plain band, the obverse with an engraved rosette with foliage. The gilt interior with a hinged drill pierced grill. Part-marked to base and lid, the grill unmarked. Together with a Victorian vinaigrette, Birmingham 1840 by Edward Smith, rectangular form with the lid engraved foliage, the gilt interior with a pierced and engraved grill of foliate scrolls. Part-marked to base and lid, the grill unmarked. (2)

Brough length – 2.9 cm / 1.15 inches

Smith length – 4.1 cm / 1.65 inches

Weight – 29 grams / 0.93 ozt