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George III Purse Vinaigrtte Made in Birmingham by John Shaw, 1819

$1,158.28
£850
€1,001.81
CA$1,594.12
A$1,776.81
CHF 932.23
MX$21,697.79
NOK 11,804.10
SEK 11,156.67
DKK 7,476.95

About the Item

A very fine George III Purse Vinaigrtte made in Birmingham in 1819 by John Shaw. This very fine piece is realistically modelled as a purse or satchel with raised clasp and side borders chased with floral and foliate motifs. The exterior is beautifully decorated with wriggle work designs and the cover displays a shield shaped cartouche, containing contemporary script initials. The interior is finely gilded and displays a grille pierced and engraved with pluming scrolls and flower heads. The cover and base are very well marked and the underside of the grille displays a crisp sterling mark. Additional information: Length: 1.1 inches, 2.75 cm. Width: 0.85 inches, 2.13cm. Height: 0.5 inches, 1.25cm.
  • Creator:
    John Shaw (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Width: 1.1 in (2.8 cm)Depth: 0.85 in (2.16 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1819
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 3740561stDibs: LU978137540742

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