Decorative Arts & Design

June 1722, 2023
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LOT 110

Lot 110

Victorian Silver-Gilt 'Windsor Castle' Castle Top Vinaigrette, Francis Clark, Birmingham, 1839

Victorian Silver-Gilt 'Windsor Castle' Castle Top Vinaigrette, Francis Clark, Birmingham, 1839
Lot 110 Details
Victorian Silver-Gilt 'Windsor Castle' Castle Top Vinaigrette, Francis Clark, Birmingham, 1839

inscribed inside the cover 'To my precious darling' and applied with a gem-set key inside the base
length 1.7 in — 4.2 cm
0.9 oz. — 29 grams

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $922.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Victorian Silver-Gilt 'Windsor Castle' Castle Top Vinaigrette, Francis Clark, Birmingham, 1839
  • Victorian Silver-Gilt 'Windsor Castle' Castle Top Vinaigrette, Francis Clark, Birmingham, 1839
  • Victorian Silver-Gilt 'Windsor Castle' Castle Top Vinaigrette, Francis Clark, Birmingham, 1839
  • Victorian Silver-Gilt 'Windsor Castle' Castle Top Vinaigrette, Francis Clark, Birmingham, 1839
Provenance:

David Sutton Collection, Picton, Ontario

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved with a monogram on the underside; in good condition; well marked inside both sides

LOT 110
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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