Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Gervase Wheeler Sold "Threads of History

"Threads of History

A rare & important pair of carved 19th century stone temple guards in good condition

the scene is both charming and humorous

and the use of colors by Paul Cézanne

the front of the helmet is decorated with a vertical engraved and pierced work band also set with enamel cabochons

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Gervase Wheeler Sold "Threads of HistoryA 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