A very fine George III Purse Vinaigrtte made in Birmingham in 1819 by John Shaw.
A very fine George III Purse Vinaigrtte made in Birmingham in 1819 by John Shaw.
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This very fine piece is realistically modelled as a purse or satchel with raised clasp and side borders chased with floral and foliate motifs. The exterior is beautifully decorated with wriggle work designs and the cover displays a shield shaped cartouche, containing contemporary script initials. The interior is finely gilded and displays a grille pierced and engraved with pluming scrolls and flower heads. The cover and base are very well marked and the underside of the grille displays a crisp sterling mark.
Length: 1.1 inches, 2.75 cm.
Width: 0.85 inches, 2.13cm.
Height: 0.5 inches, 1.25cm.
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