Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Edward Smith 1839 Decorative Arts The first three 'dummy' drawers

The first three 'dummy' drawers form a fall front enclosing a fitted desk with a pair of drawers and two shelves

having three oval hinged doors with hardstone Pietra Dura floral inlay

155 cm X 105

a lamp snuffer and a twisted brass tool to clean out spent wicks

16" long X 16

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Edward Smith 1839 Decorative Arts The first three 'dummy' drawersA fine antique engraved sterling silver vinaigrette, Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1839. The vinaigrette is finely engine turned to the hinged top and the undersaide, the lid is monogramed engraved with "J. A. to E. C." The outline of the vinaigrette is shaped and engraved, the gilt interior having a hinged engraved & pierced cover. The case is hallmarked both on the inside of the lid and the base, with the anchor mark for Birmingham and the date letter