Fine Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Francis Clarke Birmingham 1841 Sold A very rare twin section

A very rare twin section walnut brass & leather cabinet designed by Paul McCobb

25" deep (46

The front having three inlaid drawers with gilded bronze handles and featherbanded with walnut in a lighter shade

The easel form stand is finely and deeply carved with a floral design and terminates to zoomorphic lion's paw feet

Fine Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Francis Clarke Birmingham 1841 Sold A very rare twin sectionSOLD A 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