An Exquisite Early Victorian Silver Snuff Mull Vinaigrette

Name: An Exquisite Early Victorian Silver Snuff Mull Vinaigrette
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1051600
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Andrew Cox Antiques

Description

A truly exquisite early Victorian silver vinaigrette in the form of a Scottish snuff mull. This superb example has a horn body, mounted with silver and is designed to be worn as a brooch. The attention to detail is evident, with the Scottish thistle used as a motif to both the hinged silver repoussé lid and the engraved tip. Both of these are set with wonderful Amethyst paste stones, the lid being facet cut and the tip of cabochon form. With the lid open the lightly gilt, pierced and beautifully engraved vinaigrette grill is revealed, along with a makers mark to the top inside. To the front is a shield shaped vacant cartouche and the vinaigrette is fitted with a suspension chain and C clasp for the brooch pin. A fabulous example, still usable and wearable today and making for a great addition to any collection. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or holes.

Hallmarks :- Tests as sterling silver. Makers Mark only.

Date :- Circa 1840.

Maker :- PW.

Height :- 4 cms.

Width :- 6 cms.

Depth :- 2.2 cms.

Physical Dimensions

Height

4cm (1.57")

Width

6cm (2.36")

Depth

2.2cm (0.87")

Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1051600

Dealers Internal Reference

ACA1918

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Description

A truly exquisite early Victorian silver vinaigrette in the form of a Scottish snuff mull. This superb example has a horn body, mounted with silver and is designed to be worn as a brooch.

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The attention to detail is evident, with the Scottish thistle used as a motif to both the hinged silver repoussé lid and the engraved tip.

Andrew Cox Antiques

Both of these are set with wonderful Amethyst paste stones, the lid being facet cut and the tip of cabochon form. With the lid open the lightly gilt, pierced and beautifully engraved vinaigrette grill is revealed, along with a makers mark to the top inside. To the front is a shield shaped vacant cartouche and the vinaigrette is fitted with a suspension chain and C clasp for the brooch pin. A fabulous example, still usable and wearable today and making for a great addition to any collection. Dimensions below.