George III Silver ""Sea Snail Merman"" Vinaigrette

MATTHEW LINWOOD of birmingham 1812
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An extremely fine and rare George III silver Vinaigrette made in the form of a Sea Snail Shell, the lid and sides with bright-cut engraved seaweed type decoration, the base engraved with a Merman holding a goblet on prick-dot engraved background, the silver gilt interior with finely pierced leaf grille.

By Matthew Linwood, Birmingham, 1812

Sold - £3,000.00

Condition
In extremely fine crisp condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
11 mm (0.43 inches)
W
34 mm (1.34 inches)
D
20 mm (0.79 inches)
Weight
12.50 Grams (0.40 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
PT15
Medium
Silver