Nathaniel Mills Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1840

Nathaniel Mills Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1840A super quality Victorian solid silver vinaigrette by Nathaniel Mills of traditional form and design. This silver vinaigrette is profusely decorated to the top with a diamond and dot pattern and a much plainer and simpler reverse. The lid has an applied and decorated edge. The top has a central shaped cartouche which is unengraved. This silver vinaigrette is hallmarked for Nathaniel Mills who was the most eminent Silversmith of the period and

Very good with no damage to the blade or the handle

The engraved decoration is to the front

Both pieces have fretwork sides allowing the blue glass liners to be visible and this looks great

It is unusual in that it is designed to rest specifically on the body of a square decanter

The chain is a replacement

except the base

The turned wooden handle is also in excellent condition and has a nice warm

This frame has a slightly arched top and a beaded inner and outer edge

This is a compact and stylish design

It has a central circular cartouche which is engraved with a monogram

A fantastic modern piece of Silver

Assay Office: Chester