George III Silver Vinaigrette 'Tilbury Carriage'

SAMUEL PEMBERTON, Birmingham 1811
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A rare George III silver Vinaigrette of rounded rectangular form, the cover engraved with a man standing in a light open two wheeled carriage drawn by two horses, a large tree to one side, all on a stippled background. The unusual silver gilt grille pierced with flowers growing from a large pot.

By Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham, 1811

Sold - £1,400.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
7 mm (0.28 inches)
W
30 mm (1.18 inches)
D
24 mm (0.94 inches)
Weight
10.50 Grams (0.34 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
MSC67
Medium
Silver
Literature
See: Silver Boxes by Eric Delieb, page 102, plate 163. The carriage a 'Tilbury' is named after the inventor.