Vinaigrette Birmingham 1843 by Nathaniel Mills

Abbotsford - home of Sir Walter Scott - is the decoration on this 'Castle Top' vinaigrette. The base decorated with engine turning and vacant cartouche. Well marked inside lid, base and the added advantage of maker's mark and lion passant on the grille. Nathanieel Mills is regarded as one of the most prestigious makers of castle top boxes. It measures 1.6" (4.2cm) x 1.1" (2.8cm) x 0.4" (1cm high).