William IV Sterling Silver Novelty Book Vinaigrette 1833 Taylor & Perry

Name: William IV Sterling Silver Novelty Book Vinaigrette 1833 Taylor & Perry
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1229168
Price: 385 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by The Fancy Fox

Description

A charming English silver vinaigrette in the form of a hand bound leather covered book. Beautiful cast detail to form the ribbed spine and fine engraved detail to define the page leaves and machine engraved textured front and back covers of the book with a vacant cartouche to the cover. Silver gilt inside, the hinged grill has a stunning pierced and engraved design with central double layered sunburst surrounded by coiling flowering vines.

Hallmarked for Birmingham 1833, makers Taylor & Perry.

It measures 4.1cm (1 5/8") long, 2.7cm (1 1/16") wide and 0.6cm (1/4") deep and weighs 19g / 0.6ozt.

Condition is excellent. The main hinge has been re-pinned. Very minor handling wear, just a tiny dink to the cover. The engraved detail, hallmarks and gilding are all excellent. To the inside upper cover are some small reference numbers faintly engraved from a previous collection.

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1229168

Dealers Internal Reference

RA1129

Dealers Notes

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Description

A charming English silver vinaigrette in the form of a hand bound leather covered book.

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Beautiful cast detail to form the ribbed spine and fine engraved detail to define the page leaves and machine engraved textured front and back covers of the book with a vacant cartouche to the cover.

The Fancy Fox

Silver gilt inside, the hinged grill has a stunning pierced and engraved design with central double layered sunburst surrounded by coiling flowering vines.

fig 1. William IV Sterling Silver Novelty Book Vinaigrette 1833 Taylor & Perry

Hallmarked for Birmingham 1833, makers Taylor & Perry.

It measures 4.1cm (1 5/8") long, 2.7cm (1 1/16") wide and 0.6cm (1/4") deep and weighs 19g / 0.6ozt.

Condition is excellent. The main hinge has been re-pinned. Very minor handling wear, just a tiny dink to the cover. The engraved detail, hallmarks and gilding are all excellent. To the inside upper cover are some small reference numbers faintly engraved from a previous collection.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1229168

Dealers Internal Ref

RA1129

About the Dealer

The Fancy Fox

Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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