Fine Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Francis Clarke Birmingham 1841 Recently Added a pair of curved bentwood

a pair of curved bentwood arms and a slatted seat

directly to his point

Raised on a circular shaped foot and marked to the base with the underglaze blue scepter & orb mark and the letters KPM

the top having a carved crest and a circular device inset with blue ceramic cabochons

Paper was rolled up to create small coils and then gilded or coloured to simulate metalwork

Fine Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Francis Clarke Birmingham 1841 Recently Added a pair of curved bentwoodSOLD A very early Victorian sterling silver gilt viniagrette by Francis Clarke, Birmingham, 1841. This very nice vinaigrette is in fine condition with an engine turned top, engraved with a shield shaped vacant cartouche (no monogram),the back of the case also with 'rope twist' engine turned decoration. The hinged lid with a floral clasp enclosing an interior engraved gilt hinged cover, to receive a sponge that would hold a fragrance as an antidote to