Large George III Silver Nelson Memorial Vinaigrette

MATTHEW LINWOOD of birmingham 1805
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A particularly fine George III Nelson Memorial Vinaigrette of large size and very fine quality, the cover engraved with a portrait of Horatio, Lord Nelson on a linear ground within an oval frame bearing his famous message; ""ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY"", all within a rectangular frame with stippled background. The silver gilt interior with hinged pierced grille cast with a depiction of H.M.S. Victory and ""TRAFALGAR OCTr 21.1805"". The base engraved with a foliate patera.

By Matthew Linwood, Birmingham, 1805

Sold - £5,850.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
8 mm (0.31 inches)
W
42 mm (1.65 inches)
D
33 mm (1.30 inches)
Weight
29.00 Grams (0.93 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
NS220514B
Medium
Silver