A Private Collection of Snuff Boxes and Vinaigrettes

Four Georgian silver vinaigrettes, of rectangular form, the first with engine-turned decoration possibly by John Troby, London 1801, the second, engraved with arabesque foliage by John Bettridge, Birmingham 1823, the third designed as a purse with fastener, by Samuel Pemberton, probably Birmingham 1818, the fourth engraved with basket of flowers, by T. Simpson & Son, Birmingham 1820, lengths 3.2cm, 26.5cm, 2.3.cm and 2.5cm. (4) £200-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Private Collection of Snuff Boxes and Vinaigrettes.

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First vinaigrette: For maker’s mark, see Grimwade: London Goldsmiths, pub. Faber, pub 1976, page 128, no 1711.