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Georgian Silver Filigree Vinaigrette by Samuel Pemberton Birmingham 1804
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Georgian Silver Filigree Vinaigrette by Samuel Pemberton Birmingham 1804

19th century
Sold 27 July 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A Georgian silver vinaigrette with a beautifully gilded filigree grille. It is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1804 and with the makers mark ‘SP’ for Samuel Pemberton. The top is engraved ‘LW’ in fine monogram script. It has a narrow curved form with a bar in relief on either side of the opening.

Date & Origin

Snow Hill, Birmingham, England, 1804. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. The hinges are in full working order.

Dimensions

Length & Width: 3.3 cm x 1.3 cm

Height: 0.9 cm

Documented Examples

MET museum: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/207446

Historical Context

Samuel Pemberton was a jeweller and toymaker with a silversmith’s workshop located on Snow Hill in Birmingham, England, from the mid-1770s until at least the 1820s. Snow Hill was the centre of Birmingham's jewellery and toy-making district.

The Samuel Pemberton family was a long-established West Midlands family that produced silver novelties such as boxes, corkscrews, caddy spoons, and nutmeg graters. His ancestor Roger Pemberton can be traced back to 1509 when he was Mayor of Walsall. Samuel registered silver marks at the Birmingham Assay Office between 1773 and 1801 and worked in the silver trade until 1836, he became Guardian of the Assay Office in 1793.

The firm was originally registered as Samuel Pemberton but was renamed Pemberton, Son & Mitchell in 1812 and S Pemberton & Son in 1821.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.3cm (1.30")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Silver Filigree Vinaigrette to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1110852
Dealers Internal Reference
2024100901
Description
Technical Description

A Georgian silver vinaigrette with a beautifully gilded filigree grille. It is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1804 and with the makers mark ‘SP’ for Samuel Pemberton. The top is engraved ‘LW’ in fine monogram script. It has a narrow curved form with a bar in relief on either side of the opening.

fig 1. An open silver filigree vinaigrette box displaying an internal gilt grille and Birmingham hallmarks on the inner lid.
fig 1. Georgian Silver Filigree Vinaigrette by Samuel Pemberton Birmingham 1804

Date & Origin

Snow Hill, Birmingham, England, 1804. Period of George III.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. The hinges are in full working order.

Dimensions

Length & Width: 3.3 cm x 1.3 cm

Height: 0.9 cm

fig 2. An open silver filigree vinaigrette box displaying an internal gilt grille and Birmingham hallmarks on the inner lid.
fig 2. Georgian Silver Filigree Vinaigrette by Samuel Pemberton Birmingham 1804

Documented Examples

MET museum: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/207446

Historical Context

“
Samuel Pemberton was a jeweller and toymaker with a silversmith’s workshop located on Snow Hill in Birmingham, England, from the mid-1770s until at least the 1820s.
Exhibit Antiques

Snow Hill was the centre of Birmingham's jewellery and toy-making district.

fig 3. An open silver filigree vinaigrette box displaying an internal gilt grille and Birmingham hallmarks on the inner lid.
fig 3. Georgian Silver Filigree Vinaigrette by Samuel Pemberton Birmingham 1804

The Samuel Pemberton family was a long-established West Midlands family that produced silver novelties such as boxes, corkscrews, caddy spoons, and nutmeg graters. His ancestor Roger Pemberton can be traced back to 1509 when he was Mayor of Walsall. Samuel registered silver marks at the Birmingham Assay Office between 1773 and 1801 and worked in the silver trade until 1836, he became Guardian of the Assay Office in 1793.

The firm was originally registered as Samuel Pemberton but was renamed Pemberton, Son & Mitchell in 1812 and S Pemberton & Son in 1821.

Height
3.3cm (1.30")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Silver Filigree Vinaigrette to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1110852
Dealers Internal Ref
2024100901
Exhibit Antiques
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Archive I An open silver filigree vinaigrette box displaying an internal gilt grille and Birmingham hallmarks on the inner lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Silver Filigree Vinaigrette by Samuel Pemberton Birmingham 1804

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Archive III An open silver filigree vinaigrette box displaying an internal gilt grille and Birmingham hallmarks on the inner lid. View III
Archive IV An open silver filigree vinaigrette box displaying an internal gilt grille and Birmingham hallmarks on the inner lid. View IV
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An open silver filigree vinaigrette box displaying an internal gilt grille and Birmingham hallmarks on the inner lid.
Georgian Silver Filigree Vinaigrette by Samuel Pemberton Birmingham 1804
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An open silver filigree vinaigrette box displaying an internal gilt grille and Birmingham hallmarks on the inner lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Gold wash
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFiligree wirework, Gilt interior, Perforated grille, Hallmarks
  • SizeH 3.3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A vinaigrette is a small pocket-sized container from the Georgian era featuring a perforated internal grille, historically used to hold a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegar to mask unpleasant odours.

These items were typically crafted from sterling silver, often with partial gilding to the interior to prevent corrosion from the acidic vinegar, and frequently utilised intricate filigree or engraved metalwork.

Authenticity is determined by examining British hallmarks, which typically include a makers mark, standard mark, town mark indicating the assay office such as Birmingham, and a date letter corresponding to the period.

As a small decorative antique, it is ideally displayed within a glass-fronted cabinet, on a desk, or styled alongside books and other curiosities on a mantelpiece.

Cleaning should be done with extreme care using a soft-bristled brush and a dry cloth to avoid damaging delicate filigree wire, avoiding harsh silver dips that can strip historical patina.
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