Rare Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Vinaigrette, Marks for Birmingham, 1814 by John Shaw expo 1740-50s and is beautifully preserved

1740-50s and is beautifully preserved for such advanced age

such precision

or perhaps just the old original fitted presentation cases

The use of pastel as a medium had become fashionable in Paris after the visit of the Venetian artist

Would be SO charming

Rare Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Vinaigrette, Marks for Birmingham, 1814 by John Shaw expo 1740-50s and is beautifully preservedA Georgian silver vinaigrette, excellent condition and with beautifully engraved and engine turned decoration, the hinged interior grille pierced with a bird amid flowering branches, Birmingham, 1814 by John Shaw. The size is about double that of many, just under 1 3 4" long, 1 1 8" wide and 1 2" in depth, closed. Spectacular 211 year old treasure, so well preserved. NOTE: Shown against silk embroidery panels which helps us capture color with less