Birmingham 1827 by Thomas Newbold A George IV sterling silver vinaigrette

Of rectangular form, hinged lid with panels of engraved seaweed and foliage. Gilt interior with a hinged grill with engraved foliate and linear decoration, drill pierced. Together with another, Birmingham 1839 by Jospeh Wilmore, engraved seaweed decoration. Fully marked. (2)

Length - 4.2 cm / 1.6 inches

Weight -36 grams / 1.16 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.