A George I toy silver Cruet.
A George I silver Cruet Frame, circa 1725, containing three casters [two small, one large], and two glass bottles for oil and vinegar with pull-off silver caps. Marked with maker’s mark and lion passant, by David Clayton. Engraved underneath with a 19th century inventory number ‘136’.
Very few of these fragile cruets survive. For a nearly identical cruet see the Victoria and Albert Museum Collection, M.254-1976.
Description
Condition:
There is a repair to the frame, as photographed, at the top of one leg. The two glass bottles are of different heights but appear to be original to the piece.
Dimensions:
Height of whole: 7.30 cm.; Length – 9.20 cm.; Depth – 6.50 cm.; Weight of whole – 102.20 gms.
