'Castle top' vinaigrette brings a tale to Canterbury auction

The Canterbury Auction Galleries included this George IV silver vinaigrette by John Lawrence & Co, Birmingham, decorated with a view of St Peter’s Church, Brighton. It sold to an Australian internet bidder for £2300.

It is notable for its date. Hallmarked for 1829, it ranks among the first castle tops ever made an…

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