London 1815 by William Ellerby A George III sterling silver gilt vinaigrette

Of rectangular form with re-entrant corners, engine turned decoration with a vacant circular cartouche, the interior with a hinged grill (pin deficient), engraved with pierced flowers. Together with a Victorian example, Birmingham 1846 by John Tongue. Each fully marked. (2)

Longest - 3.8 cm / 1.5 inches

Weight – 39 grams / 1.25 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.