Birmingham 1838 by Thomas Shaw or Thomas Simpson An early Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette

Of rectangular form with a chased foliate edge, and engine turned decoration, engraved Agnes. Gilt interior with hinged pierced and filigree applied grill. Together with another William IV example, Birmingham 1835 by Thomas Lawrence, engraved foliate decoration, gilt pierced grill (pin deficient). (2)

Longest - 3.1 cm / 1.2 inches

Weight -24 grams / 0.77 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.