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George III Silver Gilt Octagonal Vinaigrette Joseph Willmore Birmingham 1807
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George III Silver Gilt Octagonal Vinaigrette Joseph Willmore Birmingham 1807

18th century
Description

A small but very pretty GEORGIAN Octagonal shaped Sterling Silver and gilt Vinaigrette hallmarked for BIRMINGHAM 1807 by renowned maker JOSEPH WILLMORE.

Opening to reveal a gilded pierced grille. Plain body, no initials.

Measuring 2.5 cm x 1.8 cm x 0.7 cm and weighs 5.2 grams.

In very good antique condition, hallmarks are good, internal gilding good, no monogram or initials, minimal surface wear commensurate of age and use.

Overall a beautiful Georgian period piece.

Declaration

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this George III Silver Vinaigrette to the Georgian era.

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Description
A small but very pretty GEORGIAN Octagonal shaped Sterling Silver and gilt Vinaigrette hallmarked for BIRMINGHAM 1807 by renowned maker JOSEPH WILLMORE.

Opening to reveal a gilded pierced grille. Plain body, no initials.

fig 1. An open George III octagonal sterling silver vinaigrette displaying a gilded interior with a perforated cover and makers stamp.
fig 1. George III Silver Gilt Octagonal Vinaigrette Joseph Willmore Birmingham 1807

Measuring 2.5 cm x 1.8 cm x 0.7 cm and weighs 5.2 grams.

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In very good antique condition, hallmarks are good, internal gilding good, no monogram or initials, minimal surface wear commensurate of age and use.
Queens Antiques and Collectables

Overall a beautiful Georgian period piece.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this George III Silver Vinaigrette to the Georgian era.

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SA1239246
Queens Antiques and Collectables
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Archive I An open George III octagonal sterling silver vinaigrette displaying a gilded interior with a perforated cover and makers stamp.

George III Silver Gilt Octagonal Vinaigrette Joseph Willmore Birmingham 1807

Archive II An open George III octagonal sterling silver vinaigrette displaying a gilded interior with a perforated cover and makers stamp. View II
Archive III An open George III octagonal sterling silver vinaigrette displaying a gilded interior with a perforated cover and makers stamp. View III
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Archive V An open George III octagonal sterling silver vinaigrette displaying a gilded interior with a perforated cover and makers stamp. View V
Archive VI An open George III octagonal sterling silver vinaigrette displaying a gilded interior with a perforated cover and makers stamp. View VI
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An open George III octagonal sterling silver vinaigrette displaying a gilded interior with a perforated cover and makers stamp.
GEORGE III Silver Gilt Octagonal Vinaigrette JOSEPH WILLMORE BIRMINGHAM 1807
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An open George III octagonal sterling silver vinaigrette displaying a gilded interior with a perforated cover and makers stamp.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectVinaigrettes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Silver Gilt
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsPerforated grille, Octagonal shape, Gilded interior, Hinged top

This Georgian period sterling silver and silver gilt vinaigrette takes an octagonal shape with a hinged top and measures 2.5 cm x 1.8 cm x 0.7 cm, weighing 5.2 grams. The photograph shows a plain exterior body with visible surface wear, alongside an open lid revealing a bright gilded interior finish and a removable pierced grille punctured with numerous small circular holes. A maker's stamp marked JW is visible inside the lid, accompanied by clear internal hallmarks. The small box exhibits minimal overall wear commensurate with age and use, and displays no monograms or engraved initials. Today, this piece serves as a compact decorative antique accessory suitable for display on a bookshelf, desk or display cabinet within a home. It provides a tactile example of early nineteenth-century Birmingham silversmithing, combining functional portability with intricate internal metalwork. Collectors of small Georgian silver objects can place it safely on open shelving or within a curated cabinet to highlight its historic craftsmanship and distinct multi-faceted geometric form.

FAQs

A silver vinaigrette is a small hinged container featuring an internal perforated grille designed to hold a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegar or perfume, popular during the 18th and 19th centuries to mask foul city odours.

The interior surfaces were lined with gold gilding, known as silver-gilt, to prevent the acidic vinegars and essential oils from corroding or tarnishing the sterling silver metal structure.

Authentic items bear full British hallmark impressions, including a makers mark, the sovereigns head duty mark, a lion passant indicating sterling silver, a city assay mark, and a specific date letter.

These small decorative objects are ideal for styling inside glass vitrines, atop stacks of art books on a sideboard, or as part of a curated tray of curiosities on a desk.

Maintain the exterior using a soft, non-abrasive silver polishing cloth, while gently dusting the gilded interior to protect the delicate layer of gold from wearing away.
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