Victorian Silver ""Dublin Exhibition Building"" Vinaigrette
NATHANIEL MILLS, Birmingham 1852
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An extremely rare Victorian silver “Castle Top” Vinaigrette of shaped rectangular form, the base and sides engraved with engine turned decoration and a cartouche engraved with a presentation inscription, the lid decorated with a scene depicting the “Industrial Exhibition Building” in Dublin, Ireland in high relief. The silver gilt interior with scroll pierced grille.
By Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1852
Sold - £5,650.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair, some loss of gilding to grille and interior base.
Dimensions
H
14 mm
(0.55 inches)
W
42 mm
(1.65 inches)
D
33 mm
(1.30 inches)
Weight
37.00 Grams
(1.19 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
MS240117
Medium
Silver
Literature
The Great Industrial Exhibition in 1853 was held in Dublin, Ireland. In its day, it was the largest international event to be held in Ireland. The Irish Industrial Exhibition Building, located on the grounds of Leinster House, housed the entire fair. It lasted from the 12 May to 31 October, Queen Victoria accompanied by the Prince Consort and the Prince of Wales, paid an official visit on 29 August.
