Birmingham 1830 by John Bettridge A William IV sterling silver vinaigrette

of rectangular form with chased foliate edge, engine turned decoration engraved Forget Me Not, engraved to the interior with initials SHN. Together with another George IV example Birmingham 1829 by Thomas Freeman, formed as a valise, engraved seaweed decoration, gilt interior with a hinged pierced grill. (2)

longest – 3.7 cm / 1.45 inches

Weight -32 grams / 1.03 ozt

Provenance:

Collection of Elizabeth Vere Drummond Birdwood, 1st Baroness Birdwood (1909 – 1997), daughter of Sir George Drummond Ogilvie (1882-1966) who was in the Indian Political Service. From 14 October 1932 to April 1937, he was responsible for the administration of the former province of British India, Ajmer-Merwara, as Chief Commissioner. Thence by descent.