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A George III Silver Gilt Novelty Articulated Fish Vinaigrette 1817
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A George III Silver Gilt Novelty Articulated Fish Vinaigrette 1817

18th century
Description

A Rare George III Antique Silver Articulated Fish Vinaigrette

Made in Birmingham by Joseph Willmore

Date 1817

Length 9cm

Weight 16g

George III silver gilt novelty fish vinaigrette marked for Birmingham 1817 by Joseph Willmore.

A near identical example is in the Birmingham Assay Office collection.

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Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Silver Gilt Fish Vinaigrette to the Georgian era.

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Description
A Rare George III Antique Silver Articulated Fish Vinaigrette

Made in Birmingham by Joseph Willmore

Date 1817

Length 9cm

Weight 16g

George III silver gilt novelty fish vinaigrette marked for Birmingham 1817 by Joseph Willmore.

A near identical example is in the Birmingham Assay Office collection.

Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Silver Gilt Fish Vinaigrette to the Georgian era.

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Sandbanks Antiques
Sandbanks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

Specialising in antique silver, gold boxes, gold coins and objects de vertu. Rare fine-quality imperial chinese porcelain, jades, cloisonné

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A George III silver-gilt vinaigrette designed in the shape of an articulated fish with finely engraved scales and a suspension loop at the mouth.
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Archive I A George III silver-gilt vinaigrette designed in the shape of an articulated fish with finely engraved scales and a suspension loop at the mouth.

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A George III silver-gilt vinaigrette designed in the shape of an articulated fish with finely engraved scales and a suspension loop at the mouth.
A George III Silver Gilt Novelty Articulated Fish Vinaigrette 1817
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A George III silver-gilt vinaigrette designed in the shape of an articulated fish with finely engraved scales and a suspension loop at the mouth.
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  • ObjectVinaigrettes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver-gilt, Silver
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArticulated body, Engraved scales, Hinged compartment, Suspension ring

This Georgian silver-gilt novelty vinaigrette takes the form of an articulated fish rendered in a bright gold colour. The item has finely engraved scale patterns across its overlapping body segments, etched facial features near the head, and decorative fins alongside a hinged compartment located near the top. A small suspension ring is attached to the mouth of the fish. Placed on a sideboard top in a modern home, the piece functions as a striking small decorative decorative object or a display piece. The fish measures 9 cm in length and weighs 16 g, allowing it to sit neatly within a collection of small silverwares or antique curiosities.

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A Georgian silver vinaigrette is a small, decorative metal container introduced in the late 18th century, designed to hold a perfume-soaked sponge beneath an internal perforated grill to ward off unpleasant odours.

Crafted from sterling silver or silver-gilt, these pieces feature interconnected overlapping metal segments hinged together to create flexible movement, complemented by fine hand-engraving and chased surface decoration.

Authentic pieces feature official British hallmarks denoting the maker, silver purity, assay office, and date letter, alongside period-correct gilding techniques and precise hand-finished hinges.

Small novelty silver items are ideally displayed under glass cloches, inside shadow-box frames, or arranged on decorative trays atop sideboards and coffee tables alongside other historical curiosities.

Silver-gilt items require delicate handling with a soft microfiber cloth to avoid wearing down the thin layer of gold plating; harsh chemical polishes and abrasive pastes should never be applied.
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