
Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette pendant. Oval shaped box features engraved floral and scroll decoration with engine-turned inner field. Circular belt loop and buckle cartouche, monogrammed with initials SCM in Old English. Opening to a silver gilt interior with pierced and engraved grille. Hallmarks for Birmingham, 1857, maker's mark for Charles Washington Shirley Deakin. Measures (sans bail) 1 1/4" x 1 1/16" x 5/16", hangs 1 5/8" with the bail. Weighs 14.3g. In good antique condition with general wear commensurate with age and use.