Cased Victorian Oval Silver Memorial Vinaigrette

NATHANIEL MILLS, Birmingham 1846
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A very fine Victorian oval silver Vinaigrette with shaped borders and cast thumb-piece, the cover engraved with scrolls on a rayed background, inscribed inside: ""M W H to Adalaide Cholmeley 1853"", the intricately pierced grille including a vase of flowers. A memorial chamber concealed under a second hinged lid engraved with a presentation inscription in French dated 1846 and containing arranged locks of hair held together with a tiara formed from pearls and gold wire under a glass cover.

Complete with original leather case.

By Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1846

Sold - £2,250.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
14 mm (0.55 inches)
W
42 mm (1.65 inches)
D
33 mm (1.30 inches)
Weight
33.00 Grams (1.06 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
MSC165
Medium
Silver