15th Nov, 2024 10:00
Silver & Objects of Vertu
205
A George IV silver gilt vinaigrette, of slender rectangular form, the exterior with engine-turning and applied cartouche in gold-coloured metal, engraved with a contemporary armorial crest of a demi-lion rampant with banner above, "F(R)ACTA NON VERBA" (deeds, not words), possibly for Niblock-Stuart of Montrose, the hinged cover with cast foliate scroll thumbpiece, opens to reveal a gilt interior, and hinged grille pierced with foliate scrolls, Charles Rawlings & William Summers, London 1829, length 4.6cm, weight 22g/0.70ozt approx
Provenance: Mary Cooke Antiques Ltd., London, March 2006
Sold for £250
A George IV silver gilt vinaigrette, of slender rectangular form, the exterior with engine-turning and applied cartouche in gold-coloured metal, engraved with a contemporary armorial crest of a demi-lion rampant with banner above, "F(R)ACTA NON VERBA" (deeds, not words), possibly for Niblock-Stuart of Montrose, the hinged cover with cast foliate scroll thumbpiece, opens to reveal a gilt interior, and hinged grille pierced with foliate scrolls, Charles Rawlings & William Summers, London 1829, length 4.6cm, weight 22g/0.70ozt approx
Provenance: Mary Cooke Antiques Ltd., London, March 2006
Auction: Silver & Objects of Vertu, 15th Nov, 2024
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