Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Gervase Wheeler Sculpture This rail came from a

This rail came from a palatial Arts & Crafts mansion in London that was built in 1895

Both salts are in very good condition

The base having a six character chop mark

possibly from New York or Baltimore

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Gervase Wheeler Sculpture This rail came from aA 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