George III Silver "Little Boy Blue" Nursery Rhyme Vinaigrette
Matthew Linwood, Birmingham 1808
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An extremely rare and fine quality George III silver Vinaigrette of rounded rectangular form, the base engraved with a vacant oval cartouche, the cover engraved vertically with the nursery rhyme character "Little Boy Blue" blowing his horn and with sheep lying at his feet. The silver gilt grille pierced with scrolls and a central basket of flowers.
By Matthew Linwood, Birmingham, 1808.
One of the so called ""Nursery Rhyme"" Vinaigrettes produced by Matthew Linwood in the early 19th century.
See: 'Silver Boxes' by Eric Delieb, page 131, plate 211, for a similar example.
Sold - £1,650.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
10 mm
(0.39 inches)
W
30 mm
(1.18 inches)
D
22 mm
(0.87 inches)
Weight
16.00 Grams
(0.51 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
MSC50
Medium
Silver
