A Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette, Birmingham 1852 by Taylor and Perry

A Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette, Birmingham 1852 by Taylor and Perry

Of shaped rectangular form with waisted sides, with engraved decoration of foliate scrolls and lattice wok reserves, the lid centred with a C scroll cartouche engraved with initials AM in flourished cursive script. The gilt interior with a hinged grill with pierced and engraved decoration of foliate scrolls. Fully marked, the grill unmarked.

Length – 3.5 cm / 1.3 inches

Weight – 19 grams / 0.61 ozt