Pocket Watch Shaped Silver Vinaigrette Gervaise Wheeler Birmingham 1835

Pocket Watch Shaped Silver Vinaigrette Gervaise Wheeler Birmingham 1835A William IV hallmarked silver vinaigrette designed as a pocket watch. This is an ornate example with engraved decoration to the top and base and embossed leaves and flowers around the edge. The lid opens to reveal an elaborately decorated pierced, gilded grille underneath which is the original sponge. The decoration is really crisp and still sharp with minimal wear. The hallmarks inside the lid and base are clear. By a well established and renowned

A new item this comes presented in a gift bag

Width of Figure: 1

Very Good with no dents

Length of finial: 5cm

use and polishing - slightly heavier on the back

There are light surface marks to the cartouche which are commensurate with age and light use

polishing and use with a small amount of heavier surface marks to the backs

W: 23cm Aperture size:  18

A lovely collectable Victorian silver vesta

Maker:  William Neale

H: 7cm W: 3cm

It is fully hallmarked and the hallmarks are clear