A George III Commemorative silver Nelson vinaigrette

A George III Commemorative silver Nelson vinaigrette,

unmarked circa 1805,

rectangular form, the hinged cover with an engraved portrait of Nelson within an oval border, inscribed 'England Expects Every Man Will Do His Duty', with reeded decoration, plain thumb-piece, the underside with a foliate motif, the hinged cover opens to reveal a pierced and embossed silver-gilt grille with scene of HMS Victory facing right and stamped 'Victory' and embossed 'Trafalgar Ocr. 21. 1805', with a later soldered ring attachment, total length 4.3cm, approx. weight 0.5oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection of Naval and Military Vinaigrettes.