William IV Silver Gilt & Blister Pearl 'Cat' Vinaigrette

James Beebe, London, 1837
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An extremely rare and fine quality William IV rectangular silver gilt Vinaigrette, hand engraved with scrolling foliate motifs, the base with leaves and flower heads in the centre, the sides slightly incurving, the lid set with a blister pearl mounted as a Cat. The silver gilt grille pierced with scrolling leaves.

By James Beebe, London, 1837

Sold - £4,950.00

Condition
In good condition with just a tiny flaw to the pearl near the tip of the cats tail.
Dimensions
H
21 mm (0.83 inches)
W
38 mm (1.50 inches)
D
27 mm (1.06 inches)
Weight
31.00 Grams (1.00 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
MSC133
Medium
Silver Gilt
Literature
See: Silver Boxes by Eric Delieb page 112, plate 177, for a similar example set with a Papillon Dog and dated 1836.