Fine Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Francis Clarke Birmingham 1841 Sculpture to the front is a

to the front is a single locking drawer (with the original key) and below a deeper sliding drawer for sewing/embroidery

the front of the clock having gilded and inlaid mother of pearl decoration

From a prominent Middle Eastern collection

the bowl with carrying lugs to the side and similarly decorated in under-glazed blue

A rare & important Italian Renaissance tempera on parchment painting

Fine Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Francis Clarke Birmingham 1841 Sculpture to the front is aA very early Victorian sterling silver gilt viniagrette by Francis Clarke, Birmingham, 1841. This very nice vinaigrette is in fine condition with an engine turned top, engraved with a shield shaped vacant cartouche (no monogram),the back of the case also with 'rope twist' engine turned decoration. The hinged lid with a floral clasp enclosing an interior engraved gilt hinged cover, to receive a sponge that would hold a fragrance as an antidote to the