ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER CASTLE TOP VINAIGRETTE, NATH. MILLS c.1837

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19th Century Victorian silver "Castle top" vinaigrette, of rectangular form, richly parcel gilt, the cover depicting the facade of Abbotsford House, an historic country house in the Scottish border, formerly the residence of novelist and poet Walter Scott, sides and base engine-turned, opens to reveal an intricately pierced grill embellished with an engraved scrolling foliage. Comes in its original presentation box.

Hallmarked English silver (925), Birmingham, year 1837 (D), Maker's mark N.M (Nathaniel Mills.

REFERENCE NUMBER: A5034

19th Century Victorian silver "Castle top" vinaigrette, of rectangular form, richly parcel gilt, the cover depicting the facade of Abbotsford House, an historic country house in the Scottish border, formerly the residence of novelist and poet Walter Scott, sides and base engine-turned, opens to reveal an intricately pierced grill embellished with an engraved scrolling foliage. Comes in its original presentation box.

Hallmarked English silver (925), Birmingham, year 1837 (D), Maker's mark N.M (Nathaniel Mills.

REFERENCE NUMBER: A5034

DESCRIPTION

Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver "Castle top" vinaigrette, of rectangular form, richly parcel gilt, the cover depicting the facade of Abbotsford House, an historic country house in the Scottish border, formerly the residence of novelist and poet Walter Scott, sides and base engine-turned, opens to reveal an intricately pierced grill embellished with an engraved scrolling foliage. Comes in its original presentation box. Both parts are Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), Birmingham, year 1837 (D), Maker's mark N.M (Nathaniel Mills, one of the greatest silversmiths specialising in novelties and small boxes.

CONDITION

In Great Condition - No damage, just general wear.


SIZE

Height: 1cm
Width: 4.2 x 2.8cm
Weight: 28g