Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Birmingham William Simpson, 1826 Recently Added in the manner of Thomas

in the manner of Thomas Hope  (1769–1831)

the East Berlin-based painter Otto Nagel became his mentor and taught him first craft skills and painting techniques

and one of the leaders of the School of Norman painting of the early 20th century

was one of Oregon’s veteran modern painters

A finely painted river scene with trees and mountainous landscape behind

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Birmingham William Simpson, 1826 Recently Added in the manner of ThomasA good antique Georgian engraved silver gilt Vinaigrette by William Simpson, Birmingham, 1826. The vinaigrette having an engraved engine turned hinged lid with a floral border, the gilt interior having a pierced and reticulated hinged lid, with foliate engraved decoration. The base would have received a sponge that was soaked in aromatic oils that one could place under the nose to counteract the foul smells of late Georgian England. The edge if the