Birmingham 1836 by Edwin Jones A William IV sterling silver vinaigrette

Of rectangular form with a hinged lid with a chased foliate edge, engraved foliate srolls reserved with lattice, engraved TB to TD, gilt interior with hinged pierced grill of foliate scrolls. Together with a Victorian example Birmingham 1848 by Edward Smith, engine turned decoration. Each fully marked. (2)

Length - 4.1 cm / 1.6 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.