Birmingham 1852 by David Pettifer A Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette

Of shaped rectangular form, with a hinged lid with engraved decoration, gilt interior with a pierced grill. Together with another example Birmingham 1856 same maker, with a ring attachment. Another Birmingham 1844 by Edward Smith, cross hatched decoration, engraved initials. Another Birmingham 1843 by Edward Smith, similarly decorated, engraved M Gray. (4)

Longest - 3.8 cm / 1.5 inches

Weight - 63 grams / 2.03 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.