Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Gervase Wheeler Sold 61 cm X 49

61 cm X 49

The artist was born in Las Palmas Spain & died in Madrid

7" long X 4

the scene is both charming and humorous

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Gervase Wheeler Sold 61 cm X 49A 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