Birmingham 1825 by William Simpson A George IV sterling silver vinaigrette

Of rectangular form with a hinged lid with a chased foliate edge, engraved with seaweed decoration, centred with a rectangular cartouche engraved with initials A.H in gothic script. Gilt interior with a hinged pierced grill of foliate scrolls. Fully marked.

Length - 4.3 cm / 1.6 inches

Weight – 26 grams / 0.84 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.