~ George III Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1818 By John Bettridge ~
A George III hallmarked silver vinaigrette of rectangular form with canted corners. It is decorated & engraved with wrigglework, the lid with a floral pattern & empty plate at the centre & the base decorated with a diamond with floral leaves coming out from the corners.
The hinged lid enclosing a pierced and engraved grille. The piece has a gilt interior.
The piece is hallmarked for Birmingham 1818 and an ‘J.B.’ makers mark for John Bettridge.
~ Dimensions ~
The piece has a width of 2.5 cm, a depth of 2 cm and a height of 0.7 cm. It weighs 6.6 g.
~ Condition ~
The piece is in very good condition. There is, or course, minor exterior wear. All hinges work well and it opens and closes tightly though the grill sits a little off centre.