Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette By Edward Smith, Birmingham, England, 1851

Of rectangular form with wavy borders, engined turned ornaments to front and back, the sides are engraved with scroll foliate ornaments, the hinged lis with a vacant cartouche (not monogrammed).
The gilt (gold washed) interior is made with a hinged grille pierced and engraved with floral and foliate ornaments.

Fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England, dated 1851, maker’s mark for the renowned silversmith Edward Smith.

$445