A super quality Victorian solid silver vinaigrette by Nathaniel Mills of traditional form and design. This silver vinaigrette has a shaped concave edge and is profusely decorated to the top with a much plainer and simpler reverse. The lid is decorated with an engraved diamond and leaf design with an applied and raised border of leaves. The top has a central rectangular cartouche which is engraved with the initials J S. The base is decorated with a central flower surrounded by three borders. This silver vinaigrette is marked for Nathaniel Mills who was the most eminent Silversmith of the period and particularly well regarded for producing highly decorated, high quality silver boxes, silver card cases and silver vinaigrettes. This is a truly high quality silver vinaigrette in great condition making it a lovely piece of collectable silver.
Assay Office: Birmingham
Maker: Nathaniel Mills
Date: 1836
Condition -
Excellent, there isn't any damage to the box, the decoration is sharp and crisp without any damage or rubbing. There are some really minor surface marks due to age and use which are commensurate with age and minimal use. The box closes snugly, and the hinges are good and in full working order. The gilding inside is in superb condition and the hallmarks are also good. The hallmarks are on the inside of the lid, the inside of the base and the grille is also marked with the maker's mark.
Dimensions -
L: 3.75cm, W: 2.75cm, D: 1cm