Georgian Silver Satchel Purse Vinaigrette Joseph Willmore

Name: Georgian Silver Satchel Purse Vinaigrette Joseph Willmore
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA574301
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

Pretty and unusual George III silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse or satchel bag. Finely cast with pretty engraved detail on all sides it opens to reveal a gilt interior with pierced and engraved grille with flowers and vine decoration. Hallmarked for Joseph Willmore to lid, base and grille with lion passant and George III head but no date but c.1817. It has an engraved cartouche on one side "WB to CW".

It measures 2.8cm (1 1/16") wide by 2cm (3/4") and 0.7cm (1/4") high. It weighs 11g/0.4ozt. Condition is very good with minimal surface wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

1cm (0.39")

Width

3cm (1.18")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA574301

Dealers Internal Reference

FA0614

Dealers Notes

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Description

Pretty and unusual George III silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse or satchel bag.

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Finely cast with pretty engraved detail on all sides it opens to reveal a gilt interior with pierced and engraved grille with flowers and vine decoration.

The Fancy Fox

Hallmarked for Joseph Willmore to lid, base and grille with lion passant and George III head but no date but c.1817. It has an engraved cartouche on one side "WB to CW".

It measures 2.8cm (1 1/16") wide by 2cm (3/4") and 0.7cm (1/4") high. It weighs 11g/0.4ozt. Condition is very good with minimal surface wear.