GORGEOUS EARLY VICTORIAN SILVER BOOK SHAPE VINAIGRETTE

GORGEOUS EARLY VICTORIAN SILVER BOOK SHAPE VINAIGRETTE

Item Code: S008
Availability: Sold Out

** This item has already been sold and is no longer available. **

Description

Solid silver vinaigrette with hinged lid and hinged inner grill, the vinaigrette has reeded decoration on all sides and a vacant central cartouche on the lid, the interior and grill are silver and has a beautiful hand pierced hinged inner grill.

Vinaigrettes are small containers for aromatic vinegar used to disguise unpleasant odours. The sponge for the vinegar was contained beneath a pierced grille.

Most were made between 1775 and 1900, mainly in Birmingham.

The hinges both work well and the lid closes firmly. The engine turning is in good condition and the interior is lovely.

In lovely condition considering it's age.

The hallmarks are clear.

A sweet delight to be able to call your own.

We are happy to provide a detailed appraisal indicating a replacement value for insurance purposes on request for your item on completion of the sale.

Total vinaigrette weight: 10.9 grams
Overall design measures: 25mm x 20mm

All pictures are completely unedited but are zoomed in to show all detail.

Please note that photographs are significantly bigger than the actual item and show any blemishes up more than in real life.

Will come in a free luxury presentation box.