William IV Silver Gilt Chrysanthemum Vinaigrette
Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1830
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An extremely rare William IV novelty silver gilt Vinaigrette formed as a Chrysanthemum, the circular body repousse decorated with finely chased petals, the short wire stem with single cast leaf. The interior silver gilt grille pierced with a cornucopia overflowing with scrolling leaves.
By Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, 1830
Sold - £4,200.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
41 mm
(1.61 inches)
W
26 mm
(1.02 inches)
D
9 mm
(0.35 inches)
Weight
10.00 Grams
(0.32 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
MSC115
Medium
Silver Gilt
Literature
See: 'Investing in Silver', by Eric Delieb (2nd Edition) page 111, where he describes this Vinaigrette as a sunflower and ""one of the rarest of all the 'shape' Vinaigrettes"".
