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Rare Victorian Silver & Amethyst Glass Vinaigrette , Circa 1890
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Rare Victorian Silver & Amethyst Glass Vinaigrette , Circa 1890

19th century
Description

This is a very tactile and rather unusual Victorian silver and amethyst glass vinaigrette. The faceted ovoid amethyst glass body fitted with a screw-top silver lid. The hinged lid engraved with the words "Vinaigrette". Opening to reveal a gilt grille pierced with hearts and stars and a inner gilt interior.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as was often the case with vinaigrettes and scent bottles but tested as sterling silver.

Dimensions:

Height: 5.5cm / 2 inches.

Maximum diameter: 4cm / .4 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No holes to the lid.

Glass body in very good condition.

Strong hinge.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Amethyst Glass Vinaigrette to the Victorian era.

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SA1219844
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JUIN79
Description
This is a very tactile and rather unusual Victorian silver and amethyst glass vinaigrette. The faceted ovoid amethyst glass body fitted with a screw-top silver lid. The hinged lid engraved with the words "Vinaigrette". Opening to reveal a gilt grille pierced with hearts and stars and a inner gilt interior.
fig 1. A late Victorian faceted amethyst glass vinaigrette with an open silver hinged cap revealing a gilded pierced interior grille.
fig 1. Rare Victorian Silver & Amethyst Glass Vinaigrette , Circa 1890

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as was often the case with vinaigrettes and scent bottles but tested as sterling silver.

Dimensions:

Height: 5.5cm / 2 inches.

Maximum diameter: 4cm / .4 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No holes to the lid.

fig 2. A late Victorian faceted amethyst glass vinaigrette with an open silver hinged cap revealing a gilded pierced interior grille.
fig 2. Rare Victorian Silver & Amethyst Glass Vinaigrette , Circa 1890

Glass body in very good condition.

Strong hinge.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

fig 3. A late Victorian faceted amethyst glass vinaigrette with an open silver hinged cap revealing a gilded pierced interior grille.
fig 3. Rare Victorian Silver & Amethyst Glass Vinaigrette , Circa 1890

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Amethyst Glass Vinaigrette to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219844
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIN79
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Archive I A late Victorian faceted amethyst glass vinaigrette with an open silver hinged cap revealing a gilded pierced interior grille.

RARE VICTORIAN SILVER & AMETHYST GLASS VINAIGRETTE , CIRCA 1890

Archive II A late Victorian faceted amethyst glass vinaigrette with an open silver hinged cap revealing a gilded pierced interior grille. View II
Archive III A late Victorian faceted amethyst glass vinaigrette with an open silver hinged cap revealing a gilded pierced interior grille. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian faceted amethyst glass vinaigrette with an open silver hinged cap revealing a gilded pierced interior grille. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian faceted amethyst glass vinaigrette with an open silver hinged cap revealing a gilded pierced interior grille. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian faceted amethyst glass vinaigrette with an open silver hinged cap revealing a gilded pierced interior grille. View VI
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A late Victorian faceted amethyst glass vinaigrette with an open silver hinged cap revealing a gilded pierced interior grille.
RARE VICTORIAN SILVER & AMETHYST GLASS VINAIGRETTE , CIRCA 1890
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A late Victorian faceted amethyst glass vinaigrette with an open silver hinged cap revealing a gilded pierced interior grille.
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FAQs

A vinaigrette is a small container produced primarily from the late eighteenth to the nineteenth century, designed to hold a sponge soaked in scented vinegar or aromatic perfume to mask unpleasant street odours.

Victorian vinaigrettes were commonly crafted using sterling silver or silver-gilt, paired with hand-cut lead glass, coloured bohemian glass, or semi-precious gemstones, featuring intricately pierced internal grilles.

Authentic Victorian examples usually feature hallmark stampings on the interior lid or rim, a gilded interior designed to prevent corrosion from acetic acid, and finely pierced or hand-drilled grilles.

Small silver accessories and glass scent bottles add refined historical texture when displayed inside a glass curiosity cabinet, placed on a tray atop a sideboard, or styled within a bookshelf arrangement.

Glass components should be cleaned using a microfibre cloth dampened with lukewarm soapy water, while silver elements require gentle polishing with a specialist silver cloth, avoiding submersion of delicate hinges.
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