The ovoid vinaigrette of walnut form, the exterior fluted and chased with scrolling foliage and shells,

opening to a gilt interior with a hinged floral and foliate pierced grill

Condition : Excellent, with marks severely scratched by tight-fitting lid closure;

George IV profile, Birmingham anchor loop visible,

Gothic B, maker’s mark obliterated from lid closures; hinge in excellent condition.

If I had to make a conjecture on the maker, process of elimination would lead me to Ledsam, Vale & Wheeler,

working in Birmingham from 1825, and makers of "jewerly gold, silver, gilt and black fancy articles etc.". 

They are known makers of small fancy boxes, including snuffs and vinaigrettes.

Note :

Most vinaigrettes and nutmeg graters of "fruit" or "walnut" form date from the Victorian period forward.

They are quite coveted by collectors. 

Although these marks are scratched from a tight closure, they are still recognizable.

The regent’s profile is clear, set in an oval punch.   

The date letter, by all assessments, appears  to be a Gothic B,

which would date this example several years ahead of the William IV and Victorian examples usually seen.

1-5/8” Long /  0.9oz.

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Rare George IV Silver Walnut-Form Vinaigrette, Birmingham, 1825-26, gilt interior with hinged engraved and pierced grill 

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