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A Delightful Victorian Silver Vinaigrette
Andrew Cox Antiques
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A Delightful Victorian Silver Vinaigrette

19th century
Description

A delightful Victorian silver vinaigrette of shaped square form. This splendid example has attractive floral engraving to the body and a vacant cartouche to the front. The vinaigrette is gilded to the interior and has a charming pierced and acanthus leaf engraved hinged grille. There is an attaching ring to the top for a for neck chain or chatelaine and to the inside is the original sponge. A wonderful collector's piece. Dimensions below.

Postage & Packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no breaks, splits or dents. The lid and grille close well.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Colen Hewer Cheshire.

Date :- Birmingham 1878.

Width :- 2 cms.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Height :- 3 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Vinaigrette to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189866
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2229
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A delightful Victorian silver vinaigrette of shaped square form.
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This splendid example has attractive floral engraving to the body and a vacant cartouche to the front.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The vinaigrette is gilded to the interior and has a charming pierced and acanthus leaf engraved hinged grille. There is an attaching ring to the top for a for neck chain or chatelaine and to the inside is the original sponge. A wonderful collector's piece. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A shaped Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette with hand-engraved floral foliage, a central unengraved cartouche, and a side suspension ring.
fig 1. A Delightful Victorian Silver Vinaigrette

Postage & Packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no breaks, splits or dents. The lid and grille close well.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Colen Hewer Cheshire.

Date :- Birmingham 1878.

Width :- 2 cms.

Depth :- 1 cm.

Height :- 3 cms.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Vinaigrette to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1189866
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2229
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Archive I A shaped Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette with hand-engraved floral foliage, a central unengraved cartouche, and a side suspension ring.

A delightful Victorian silver vinaigrette

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A shaped Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette with hand-engraved floral foliage, a central unengraved cartouche, and a side suspension ring.
A delightful Victorian silver vinaigrette
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A silver vinaigrette is a small ornate pocket container produced during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, holding an aromatic sponge beneath a pierced grill to mask unpleasant odours.

They were primarily constructed from sterling silver, often featuring a gilded interior wash to protect the metal from acidic aromatic liquids and vinegar.

Authentic examples feature official assay hallmarks indicating metal purity, makers initials, and location marks, alongside characteristic Victorian floral chasing or hand engraving.

These delicate silver objects are commonly displayed inside glass vitrines, arranged atop dressing tables, or adapted onto a chain to wear as a statement pendant.

Gently wipe the exterior with a soft silver polishing cloth, avoiding liquid silver dips that can damage internal gilding or fragile sponge residue.
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