Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Birmingham William Simpson, 1826 Drawings & Prints he was married

he was married

The tray generically referred to as Cairoware is earlier than most and also of very fine quality

Below is a shaped skirt with  a carved floral basket

Wallace & Son Silversmiths

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Birmingham William Simpson, 1826 Drawings & Prints he was marriedA good antique Georgian engraved silver gilt Vinaigrette by William Simpson, Birmingham, 1826. The vinaigrette having an engraved engine turned hinged lid with a floral border, the gilt interior having a pierced and reticulated hinged lid, with foliate engraved decoration. The base would have received a sponge that was soaked in aromatic oils that one could place under the nose to counteract the foul smells of late Georgian England. The edge if the