Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Box George Unite Birmingham 1889 water carafe each hand painted with scenes

each hand painted with scenes of courting couples in pastoral country settings and bow and arrow accoutrements of Cupid

A native of England

1” x 3/4” oval x 1/4" thick

Richly decorated gilt bronze cross and holy water font with hinged lid with colorful enamel floral and arabesques

Rasch repeatedly travelled to Venice

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Box George Unite Birmingham 1889 water carafe each hand painted with scenesVictorian sterling silver vinaigrette box from renowned British silversmith George Unite. Features rectangular shape with serpentine edging. Exquisite engraving to the lid and base with an intricate pattern of ivy leaves. Bearing an engraved monogram of initials HEH. Opens to reveal a silver gilt interior with pierced and engraved grille decorated with scrolling. Hallmarks for Birmingham, 1889, maker's mark GU for George Unite. In good antique