Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Gervase Wheeler Sold circa 1860

circa 1860

A rare & important pair of carved 19th century stone temple guards in good condition

A handsome antique French Provincial inlaid cherry

the front of the helmet is decorated with a vertical engraved and pierced work band also set with enamel cabochons

if the buyer so wishes

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Gervase Wheeler Sold circa 1860A fine antique sterling silver gilt early 19th century Vinaigrette, Birmingham, by Gervase Wheeler, 1839. This beautiful vinaigrette having fine engine turned decoration on all sides, with a shield shaped cartouche to the lid and an engraved floral clasp to the front. The silver gilt interior having a pierced and engraved hinged cover which would have received a sponge with aromatic scent to smell, rather than the foul smell of the city! Both the