Birmingham 1808 by Samuel Pemberton A George III sterling silver vinaigrette

Rectangular curved form with engraved with foliate scrolls, gilt interior with a hinged pierced grill. Together with another example Birmingham 1808 by Jospeh Wilmore, elongated octagonal with engraved rosette. Another Birmingham 1809 by Matthew Linwood, engraved laurel band. (3)

Length - 2.7 cm / 1 inches

Weight - 22 grams / 0.71 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.