Technical Description
A Georgian silver vinaigrette with a beautifully gilded and pierced grille. It is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1832 and with the makers mark ‘J.W’ for Joseph Willmore. The top cartouche is blank and surrounded by an engine-turned geometric pattern repeated to the underside. There is a detailed floral scroll relief to the opening.
Date & Origin
Bread Street, Birmingham, England, 1832. Period of William IV.
Condition
Age-related wear as shown, hinge restoration. The hinges are in full working order.
Dimensions
Length & Width: 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm
Height: 0.9 cm
Documented Examples
MET museum: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/207449
PH Museum https://collection.powerhouse.com.au/object/319389
Historical Context
Joseph Willmore of Willmore & Co was a silversmith located in Bread Street, Birmingham, who produced a variety of items including boxes, buckles, decanter labels, flatware, fruit knives, inkstands, nutm
...eg graters, spectacles, trays and vinaigrettes. He registered this mark in 1797 and used it until 1844. From Aug 1834 this mark was used by the partnership of Joseph Willmore, John Yapp & John Woodward. Yapp & Woodward then registered their ''Y&W'' mark in May 1845.
Internal Reference: 2024100903
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1110857
Dateline of this antique is 1800
Height is 3.5cm (1.4inches)Width is 0cm (0.0inches)Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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