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Silver Gilt Early Victorian Vinaigrette Bham 1841 Francis Clark W Sponge
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Silver Gilt Early Victorian Vinaigrette Bham 1841 Francis Clark W Sponge

19th century
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An Early Victorian Sterling Silver and gilt Vinaigrette by FRANCIS CLARK, Birmingham 1841.

A Victorian silver gilt vinaigrette, of rectangular form, beautiful engraving on both sides, the hinged cover opens to reveal a gilt interior, with a pierced hinged grille, fully hallmarked to the interior. Blank cartouche. Contains the original sponge.

Measuring 2.7 cm x 2 cm x 0.8 cm and weighs 9.1 grams.

In very good antique condition, hallmarks are good. Usual signs of wear all commensurate of age and use.

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Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Silver Vinaigrette Box to the Victorian era.

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An Early Victorian Sterling Silver and gilt Vinaigrette by FRANCIS CLARK, Birmingham 1841.

A Victorian silver gilt vinaigrette, of rectangular form, beautiful engraving on both sides, the hinged cover opens to reveal a gilt interior, with a pierced hinged grille, fully hallmarked to the interior. Blank cartouche. Contains the original sponge.

Measuring 2.7 cm x 2 cm x 0.8 cm and weighs 9.1 grams.

In very good antique condition, hallmarks are good. Usual signs of wear all commensurate of age and use.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Silver Vinaigrette Box to the Victorian era.

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Archive I An early Victorian rectangular sterling silver vinaigrette featuring intricate foliate scroll engraving and a central unengraved cartouche. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Silver Gilt Early Victorian Vinaigrette Bham 1841 Francis Clark W Sponge

Archive II An early Victorian rectangular sterling silver vinaigrette featuring intricate foliate scroll engraving and a central unengraved cartouche. View II
Archive III An early Victorian rectangular sterling silver vinaigrette featuring intricate foliate scroll engraving and a central unengraved cartouche. View III
Archive IV An early Victorian rectangular sterling silver vinaigrette featuring intricate foliate scroll engraving and a central unengraved cartouche. View IV
Archive V An early Victorian rectangular sterling silver vinaigrette featuring intricate foliate scroll engraving and a central unengraved cartouche. View V
Archive VI An early Victorian rectangular sterling silver vinaigrette featuring intricate foliate scroll engraving and a central unengraved cartouche. View VI
Archive VII An early Victorian rectangular sterling silver vinaigrette featuring intricate foliate scroll engraving and a central unengraved cartouche. View VII
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Archive X An early Victorian rectangular sterling silver vinaigrette featuring intricate foliate scroll engraving and a central unengraved cartouche. View X
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Archive XII An early Victorian rectangular sterling silver vinaigrette featuring intricate foliate scroll engraving and a central unengraved cartouche. View XII
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An early Victorian rectangular sterling silver vinaigrette featuring intricate foliate scroll engraving and a central unengraved cartouche.
Silver Gilt Early Victorian Vinaigrette Bham 1841 FRANCIS CLARK w Sponge
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An early Victorian rectangular sterling silver vinaigrette featuring intricate foliate scroll engraving and a central unengraved cartouche.
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  • ObjectVinaigrette
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Silver Gilt
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFoliate scrollwork, engraved cartouche, engine-turned borders

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A vinaigrette is a small hinged silver box popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, fitted with an internal perforated grille to hold an aromatic vinegar-soaked sponge intended to mask unpleasant odours.

These boxes were typically crafted from sterling silver, with gilded interiors applied to protect the silver metal from corrosion caused by acidic vinegar solutions.

Authentic items bear full British hallmarks, including the sovereign portrait duty mark, makers mark, silver purity mark, date letter, and town mark such as the Birmingham anchor.

Small silver boxes can be placed on a dressing table tray, integrated into a curio cabinet display, or styled alongside books on a side table.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid using abrasive silver polishes on gilded areas, as rubbing can wear away the thin layer of gold.
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