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Rare Nathaniel Mills Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Box 1844 Antique
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Rare Nathaniel Mills Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Box 1844 Antique

19th century
Sold 20 June 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare English early Victorian antique solid sterling silver vinaigrette box pendant. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1844 with the maker being Nathaniel Mills. It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. The hinge is smooth and tight. It measures approx. 1 inch (2.6cm) long excluding the loop by 0.75 inch (1.7cm) wide by over 0.25 inch (0.8cm) tall and weighs 8 grams. A very high quality rare little piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Vinaigrette to the Victorian era.

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A rare English early Victorian antique solid sterling silver vinaigrette box pendant. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1844 with the maker being Nathaniel Mills.
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It has been superbly designed and is in super condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs.
The Silver Squirrel

The hinge is smooth and tight. It measures approx. 1 inch (2.6cm) long excluding the loop by 0.75 inch (1.7cm) wide by over 0.25 inch (0.8cm) tall and weighs 8 grams. A very high quality rare little piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Vinaigrette to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1108801
Dealers Internal Ref
37431
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An open antique sterling silver vinaigrette box showing a gilt interior with a pierced grille and a suspension loop. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open antique sterling silver vinaigrette box showing a gilt interior with a pierced grille and a suspension loop. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Nathaniel Mills Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Box 1844 Antique

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An open antique sterling silver vinaigrette box showing a gilt interior with a pierced grille and a suspension loop.
RARE NATHANIEL MILLS VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER VINAIGRETTE BOX 1844 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1108801
An open antique sterling silver vinaigrette box showing a gilt interior with a pierced grille and a suspension loop.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gilt
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsPierced grille, Floral engraving, Parcel-gilt interior, Hinged lid

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A vinaigrette is a small pocket container used during the 18th and 19th centuries to hold a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegar, used to mask unpleasant odours or revive someone from fainting.

They were typically crafted from sterling silver, often featuring gilt interiors to protect the metal from the corrosive acetic acid. The inner grille was usually intricately pierced and engraved with floral or geometric motifs.

Authentic pieces bear clear British hallmarks stamped on the interior rim or lid, including the makers mark (such as NM for Nathaniel Mills), the lion passant for sterling silver, the town mark, and the date letter.

These small objects make exceptional display pieces when placed on a mantelpiece, inside a glass cabinet, or styled on a stack of art books on a coffee table.

They should be cleaned sparingly with a soft microfibre cloth to preserve the patina and gilding. Avoid using harsh chemical dips, especially on pieces with original parcel-gilt interiors.
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