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Antique Victorian Scottish Horn and Citrine Vinaigrette, Scottish C.1860
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Antique Victorian Scottish Horn and Citrine Vinaigrette, Scottish C.1860

19th century
Description

A wonderful antique Victorian horn and silver vinaigrette with a citrine set in the top. Made in Scotland around 1860. It is made with a blond coloured horn and silver cast top with a silver gilt pull out grill. There is a chain which would probably have hooked it onto a chatelaine belt for a lady. All the components are in excellent condition and it would grace any collection.

Weight; 24 grams.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Scottish Horn Citrine Vinaigrette to the Victorian era.

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SA1212887
Dealers Internal Reference
7827-522
Description
A wonderful antique Victorian horn and silver vinaigrette with a citrine set in the top. Made in Scotland around 1860. It is made with a blond coloured horn and silver cast top with a silver gilt pull out grill. There is a chain which would probably have hooked it onto a chatelaine belt for a lady. All the components are in excellent condition and it would grace any collection.

Weight; 24 grams.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Scottish Horn Citrine Vinaigrette to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212887
Dealers Internal Ref
7827-522
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique Victorian Scottish vinaigrette made from a curved honey-coloured horn tip mounted with chased silver thistle patterns, a faceted yellow citrine gemstone, and an open hinged lid displaying an engraved gilt grille.
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Archive I An antique Victorian Scottish vinaigrette made from a curved honey-coloured horn tip mounted with chased silver thistle patterns, a faceted yellow citrine gemstone, and an open hinged lid displaying an engraved gilt grille.

Antique Victorian Scottish Horn and Citrine Vinaigrette, Scottish C.1860

Archive II An antique Victorian Scottish vinaigrette made from a curved honey-coloured horn tip mounted with chased silver thistle patterns, a faceted yellow citrine gemstone, and an open hinged lid displaying an engraved gilt grille. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian Scottish vinaigrette made from a curved honey-coloured horn tip mounted with chased silver thistle patterns, a faceted yellow citrine gemstone, and an open hinged lid displaying an engraved gilt grille. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian Scottish vinaigrette made from a curved honey-coloured horn tip mounted with chased silver thistle patterns, a faceted yellow citrine gemstone, and an open hinged lid displaying an engraved gilt grille. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian Scottish vinaigrette made from a curved honey-coloured horn tip mounted with chased silver thistle patterns, a faceted yellow citrine gemstone, and an open hinged lid displaying an engraved gilt grille. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian Scottish vinaigrette made from a curved honey-coloured horn tip mounted with chased silver thistle patterns, a faceted yellow citrine gemstone, and an open hinged lid displaying an engraved gilt grille. View VI
Archive VII An antique Victorian Scottish vinaigrette made from a curved honey-coloured horn tip mounted with chased silver thistle patterns, a faceted yellow citrine gemstone, and an open hinged lid displaying an engraved gilt grille. View VII
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Highland Antiques Ltd

Highland Antiques Ltd
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Aberdeen
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An antique Victorian Scottish vinaigrette made from a curved honey-coloured horn tip mounted with chased silver thistle patterns, a faceted yellow citrine gemstone, and an open hinged lid displaying an engraved gilt grille.
Antique Victorian Scottish horn and citrine vinaigrette, Scottish c.1860
Ref: SA1212887
An antique Victorian Scottish vinaigrette made from a curved honey-coloured horn tip mounted with chased silver thistle patterns, a faceted yellow citrine gemstone, and an open hinged lid displaying an engraved gilt grille.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVinaigrette
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialHorn, Silver, Citrine, Gilt Metal
  • ColourHoney Brown
  • MotifsThistle engraving, pierced grille, bezel-set gemstone, curved horn tip
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This Victorian Scottish vinaigrette dates from around 1860 and takes the form of a curved honey brown horn tip. The mount uses chased silver with thistle motifs, a bezel-set faceted yellow citrine gemstone on the domed lid, a silver gilt pierced internal grille, and an attached ring on a short chain. The silver displays intricate botanical engraving alongside polished metallic surfaces, while the natural horn has a smooth, semi-translucent finish. It measures 3 cm high, 3 cm wide, 6 cm deep and weighs 24 grams. Collectors of antique silver and Highland hunting lodge accessories keep this piece in display cabinets or on decorative trays within a traditional study or living room.

FAQs

A Victorian Scottish horn vinaigrette is a small 19th-century ornamental accessory designed to hold a sponge soaked in aromatic oils or vinegar to mask foul odours. These pieces frequently feature polished local horn, silver mountings, and native gemstones.

Scottish vinaigrettes were crafted using native natural materials such as ram or bovine horn, granite, and polished river pebbles, alongside sterling or nickel silver. They were frequently accented with regional stones like citrine or cairngorm quartz and fitted with a gilded inner grille.

Authentic pieces feature fine hand-chased silverwork often depicting Scottish thistles, a hinged lid, and a delicately pierced gilded internal grille. Check for period-appropriate construction, natural horn wear, and traditional bezel settings for the gemstone.

These small antiques can be attached to a silver chain and worn as a statement pendant necklace, attached to a charm bracelet, or displayed inside a velvet-lined collectors cabinet alongside historical silver curiosities.

Keep natural horn away from heat sources, standing water, and direct sunlight to prevent warping or cracking. Clean the silver gently with a soft polishing cloth, avoiding aggressive chemical dips that could damage the organic horn or stone setting.
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