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Antique Georgian Sterling Silver 'Handbag / Purse' Vinaigrette 1820
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Antique Georgian Sterling Silver 'Handbag / Purse' Vinaigrette 1820

19th century
Sold 24 October 2024 · Robert Bush Antiques
This “Antique Georgian Sterling Silver 'Handbag / Purse' Vinaigrette 1820” found a buyer.

It was listed by Robert Bush Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This is a the loveliest little antique Georgian sterling silver vinaigrette in the style of a purse or bag hallmarked for Birmingham 1820 with the silversmiths mark for Ledsam & Vale.

It measures just under 1" (2.5 cms) across x 3/4" (2 cms) high and is in excellent condition with no damage at all.

It has beautiful decoration, a hinged lid which opens to reveal the silver gilt grille and it weighs 6 grams/0.19 troy oz.

This lovely vinaigrette will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity

Free worldwide fully insured shipping

Please visit us at www.robertbushantiques.co.uk if you would like to see our full inventory

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1089791
Dealers Internal Reference
9563
Dealers Notes

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Description
This is a the loveliest little antique Georgian sterling silver vinaigrette in the style of a purse or bag hallmarked for Birmingham 1820 with the silversmiths mark for Ledsam & Vale.

It measures just under 1" (2.5 cms) across x 3/4" (2 cms) high and is in excellent condition with no damage at all.

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It has beautiful decoration, a hinged lid which opens to reveal the silver gilt grille and it weighs 6 grams/0.
Robert Bush Antiques

19 troy oz.

fig 1. A small Georgian sterling silver handbag-shaped vinaigrette with a chain handle and detailed exterior engraving.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Sterling Silver 'Handbag / Purse' Vinaigrette 1820

This lovely vinaigrette will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity

Free worldwide fully insured shipping

Please visit us at www.robertbushantiques.co.uk if you would like to see our full inventory

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1089791
Dealers Internal Ref
9563
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Robert Bush Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Robert Bush Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A small Georgian sterling silver handbag-shaped vinaigrette with a chain handle and detailed exterior engraving. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
Location
The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertbushantiques
Verified Since Jun 2013
Items For Sale 133
Items Sold 3,636
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
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Location: The Uplands, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1NQ, United Kingdom
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A small Georgian sterling silver handbag-shaped vinaigrette with a chain handle and detailed exterior engraving.
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver 'Handbag / Purse' Vinaigrette 1820
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A small Georgian sterling silver handbag-shaped vinaigrette with a chain handle and detailed exterior engraving.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVinaigrettes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHandbag shape, Chain handle, Engraved pattern, Pierced inner grill
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 2.5 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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A vinaigrette is a small, portable container dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, designed to hold a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegar to mask unpleasant odours.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, featuring a hinged exterior lid and an internal pierced grill, often decorated with hand-engraved or chased motifs.

Authenticity is determined by verifying period-correct hallmarks, including the makers mark, standard mark, town mark, and duty mark, alongside traditional handcrafting techniques.

As small-scale collectables, they are typically displayed inside glass cabinets, on desk surfaces, or incorporated into curated tabletop displays alongside other silver objects.

Silver vinaigrettes require careful handling to preserve delicate hinges and pierced grilles, using non-abrasive cleaning cloths specifically formulated for antique sterling silver.
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