Julie Cartwright Antiques

Description

This delightful Georgian silver vinaigrette was made in 1813 by the silversmith John Lawrence & Co, a renowned Birmingham toy maker . It is of rectangular form. The front cover is bright-engraved with prick-dot decorations. The rectangular reserve vacant. The back and sides with conforming decorations. The hinged lid opening to reveal a gilt grille pierced with floral decorations.

from the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.

Hallmarks:

J.L for John Lawrence & Co.
Date letter "p" for 1813.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Duty mark.

Condition:

Good.
Good hinge on both vinaigrette and grille.
Good clear hallmarks.

Dimensions:

3cm x 2cm.

Postage:

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Postage overseas: £105International Signed For.
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