Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Gervase Wheeler Sculpture Erwin in 1842

Erwin in 1842

the helmet having holes around the base where silk cloth padding would have been attached

possibly from New York or Baltimore

The base having a six character chop mark

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Gervase Wheeler Sculpture Erwin in 1842A 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