VINAIGRETTE
Creator(s): John Shaw (Silversmith)
Currently in storage
About this object
The vinaigrette is shaped like a purse with a folding flap and with the surface engraved imitate leather. The openwork inside the cover is engraved with flowers and gilded.
- Object name:
- VINAIGRETTE
- Made from:
- Silver -- silver gilt
- Made in:
- Birmingham, England
- Date made:
- 1816
- Size:
- 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 12.201
- Class:
- SILVER
- Signature marks:
- MARK Marks: Lion passant (sterling standard); Anchor (Birmingham Assay office, 1773-1867); King's head (Duty mark, George III, 1784-1820); Date letter S (1816); IS in rectangle (maker John Shaw)
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973