Figure 6

Vinaigrettes with highly decorated grills.
Top left: Sterling vinaigrette with simple, unengraved monogram medallion on lid and starburst design on base. Grill punched and engraved with a floral design surrounding a lute and sheets of music. John Bridge, London, 1800.
Top right: Sterling vinaigrette with chased floral border and etched design on lid and base. Grill decorated in floral design. Joseph Bettridge, Birmigham, 1818.
Bottom left: Sterling vinaigrette with a bright-cut floral design on lid and plain base. Lid monogrammed “EW”. Grill punched and engraved with swimming swan design. Matthew Linwood, Birmingham, 1812.
Bottom right: Sterling vinaigrette with chased flora border and engraved pattern on lid and base. Grill decorate in floral design. Joesph Bettridge, Birmingham, 1812.