George III Silver Gilt Exotic Bird Grille Vinaigrette
SAMUEL PEMBERTON, Birmingham 1816
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A rare George III silver gilt Vinaigrette of rounded rectangular form with rope work decoration to the base and sides. The lid chased with vine tendrils and grapes on a matt background. Silver gilt interior with a pierced grille featuring an exotic bird or phoenix.
By Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham, 1816
Sold - £645.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair, a minor scratch to the grille border.
Dimensions
H
12 mm
(0.47 inches)
W
41 mm
(1.61 inches)
D
30 mm
(1.18 inches)
Weight
31.50 Grams
(1.01 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
EBPP030814
Medium
Silver Gilt
Literature
See: Silver Boxes by Eric Delieb, page 139, fig 223 for a similar example.
