ENGLISH ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 1846 STERLING SILVER VINAIGRETTE BOX

Description

This is an ENGLISH ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 1846 STERLING SILVER VINAIGRETTE BOX.  It is marked with the proverbial row of English hallmarks including a lion (representing sterling silver), an anchor (representing Birmingham region), an "ES" in a cartouche (representing Edward Smith), and a date code of a fancy "X" (representing 1846).  It is a lovely box with a book-like motif and has a monogram.  It is an antique with wear, and tarnish commensurate with age and use and no attempt has been made to clean or polish it (see pics as they are a large part of the description).  Also, the round spring-loaded clasp ring (shown in the last pic) that is attached to the vinaigrette is difficult to open as there is no tab to rest a thumb on to slide it open (perhaps it is broken off).  Additionally, it is monogrammed.  Thanks for looking!