A fine Victorian novelty silver flower vinaigrette

A fine Victorian novelty silver flower vinaigrette,

by Edward Stockwell, London 1882,

modelled as a Carnation spray, with a central flower, bud and stem, the hinged cover opens to reveal a hinged pierced silver-gilt grille, in a fitted velvet lined case, retailed by Ortner and Houle, Ste. James Street, London S.W, length 11cm, approx. weight 2.6oz.