Birmingham 1824 by Thomas Northcote A George IV sterling silver gilt vinaigrette

Of rectangular form with chased foliate edge, the sides with guilloche, engraved decoration of trailing foliage, engraved Mary Anne. Gilt interior with a hinged pierced grill. Together with another Birmingham 1827 by Thomas Newbold, engraved foliate decoration. Each fully marked. (2)

Length - 3.4 cm / 1.3 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.