A William IV silver-gilt vinaigrette

A William IV silver-gilt vinaigrette,

by John Nickolds, London 1834,

cushioned rectangular form, with engraved scrolling decoration, the hinged cover set with a classical scene under rock crystal of Cornelia, Mother of Gracchi, the interior with a hinged silver-gilt grille pierced with musical instruments, sheet music and foliate decoration, length 4cm.

The image is probably from an engraving by Bartolozzi, 1783.