19th Mar, 2026 10:00

Silver & Objects of Vertu

 
Lot 33
 

33

A George IV silver gilt castle top vinaigrette, by Lawrence & Co., Birmingham 1829, of rectangular form, the cover with a view of St Peter's Church, Brighton, in low relief, the underside with engine-turned decoration and rectangular cartouche engraved 'Anne', the hinged cover opening to reveal a pierced grille decorated with foliate scrolls, dimensions 3.3cm x 2cm x 0.9cm, weight 14g/0.45ozt approx

Note: this form of vinaigrette is widely considered one of the earliest types of 'castle top'.

See: Cameron, P. (2000). The first ‘castle tops’. The Silver Society Journal, Autumn(12).

Sold for £600


 

A George IV silver gilt castle top vinaigrette, by Lawrence & Co., Birmingham 1829, of rectangular form, the cover with a view of St Peter's Church, Brighton, in low relief, the underside with engine-turned decoration and rectangular cartouche engraved 'Anne', the hinged cover opening to reveal a pierced grille decorated with foliate scrolls, dimensions 3.3cm x 2cm x 0.9cm, weight 14g/0.45ozt approx

Note: this form of vinaigrette is widely considered one of the earliest types of 'castle top'.

See: Cameron, P. (2000). The first ‘castle tops’. The Silver Society Journal, Autumn(12).

Auction: Silver & Objects of Vertu, 19th Mar, 2026

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