Birmingham 1853 by Edward Smith A Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette

Of shaped oblong form, with a hinged lid engraved with foliate scrolls. Ring attachment. Fully marked. Together with another example Birmingham 1849 by Edward Smith, shaped rectangular form with foliate scrolls and a ring attachment. (2)

Longest - 5.6 cm / 2.25 inches

Weight - 52 grams / 1.67 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.