London 1820 by Samuel Pemberton A George IV sterling silver gilt vinaigrette

Rectangular form, with hinged lid, raised by a chased foliate thumbpiece, hinged pierced engraved grill. Together with another example, Birmingham 1834 Joseph Willmore, engine turned decoration. Together with another London 1820 by John Linnit, pierced rosette and foliate scroll hinge. (3)

Longest - 4.3 cm / 1.7 inches

Weight -70 grams / 2.25 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.