English Victorian sterling silver "castle top" vinaigrette box, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, c.1841, of rectangular form, the hinged cover with York Minster in high relief, enclosing a hinged grille pierced with foliate scrolls, the sides and base panel with engine-turned decoration, shield-form cartouche monogrammed JH, approx 0.5"h, 1 7/8"w, 1 1/8"d, 1.36ozt **Provenance: The Tarrytown, Austin, Texas estate of Janice Holliman Stanfield**

11.6.25 - In my opinion regarding LOT 3037: I note that the box remains tight and secure at the hinges, as does the interior grille, overall having some typical light tarnish that would benefit from a polish, the front right-hand corner of the interior rim framing the grille with a small chip (see image), box is free from notable pitting, nor do I observe evidence of restoration, interior also with some sparse, light abrasions commensurate with age and use

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