An exceptionally fine English Sterling VINAIGRETTE Profusely engraved with dense pattern of flowers & scrolls, the interior gold gilt with hinged grill in matching engraved pattern & piercing Maker : Elias Nathan, London, 1850-51 Size : 1-3/4 x 1-1/8 x 1/2” Weight : .9100 troy ounce Provenance : ex collection of George Georgiadis # 2428 ..................................................................... $ 950.
Interior grill open on its hinge
(Hallmarks & maker mark are are underside of lid and interior beneath grill.)
Engraved decoration of exception quality and condition
Lid open, from front
Undulating edge shape is perfectly echoed and filled by engraved pattern
Exterior, both sides, engraved with equal perfection
Acanthus leaf pattern wraps the box above and below
pinched in center, as if held by a ribbon