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George IV Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Joseph Willmore Birmingham 1828 with Sponge
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George IV Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Joseph Willmore Birmingham 1828 with Sponge

18th century
Description

A fine quality GEORGE IV Sterling Silver and gilt Vinaigrette hallmarked for BIRMINGHAM 1828 by renowned maker JOSEPH WILLMORE.

Opening to reveal a gilded floral design pierced grille. All over ribbed design with initials engraved to cartouche. Contains a sponge.

Measuring 3.7 cm x 2.4cm x 1 cm and weighs 18 grams.

In very good antique condition, hallmarks are good, internal gilding good, minimal surface wear commensurate of age and use.

Overall a beautiful period piece.

Declaration

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

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SA1239417
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Description
A fine quality GEORGE IV Sterling Silver and gilt Vinaigrette hallmarked for BIRMINGHAM 1828 by renowned maker JOSEPH WILLMORE.

Opening to reveal a gilded floral design pierced grille. All over ribbed design with initials engraved to cartouche. Contains a sponge.

fig 1. An open George IV rectangular silver-gilt vinaigrette showing internal hallmarks and a hinged pierced grille next to a small dark sponge.
fig 1. George IV Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Joseph Willmore Birmingham 1828 with Sponge

Measuring 3.7 cm x 2.4cm x 1 cm and weighs 18 grams.

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In very good antique condition, hallmarks are good, internal gilding good, minimal surface wear commensurate of age and use.
Queens Antiques and Collectables

Overall a beautiful period piece.

Date of Manufacture

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

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Queens Antiques and Collectables
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Archive I An open George IV rectangular silver-gilt vinaigrette showing internal hallmarks and a hinged pierced grille next to a small dark sponge.

George IV Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Joseph Willmore Birmingham 1828 with Sponge

Archive II An open George IV rectangular silver-gilt vinaigrette showing internal hallmarks and a hinged pierced grille next to a small dark sponge. View II
Archive III An open George IV rectangular silver-gilt vinaigrette showing internal hallmarks and a hinged pierced grille next to a small dark sponge. View III
Archive IV An open George IV rectangular silver-gilt vinaigrette showing internal hallmarks and a hinged pierced grille next to a small dark sponge. View IV
Archive V An open George IV rectangular silver-gilt vinaigrette showing internal hallmarks and a hinged pierced grille next to a small dark sponge. View V
Archive VI An open George IV rectangular silver-gilt vinaigrette showing internal hallmarks and a hinged pierced grille next to a small dark sponge. View VI
Archive VII An open George IV rectangular silver-gilt vinaigrette showing internal hallmarks and a hinged pierced grille next to a small dark sponge. View VII
Archive VIII An open George IV rectangular silver-gilt vinaigrette showing internal hallmarks and a hinged pierced grille next to a small dark sponge. View VIII
Archive IX An open George IV rectangular silver-gilt vinaigrette showing internal hallmarks and a hinged pierced grille next to a small dark sponge. View IX
Archive X An open George IV rectangular silver-gilt vinaigrette showing internal hallmarks and a hinged pierced grille next to a small dark sponge. View X
Archive XI An open George IV rectangular silver-gilt vinaigrette showing internal hallmarks and a hinged pierced grille next to a small dark sponge. View XI
Archive XII An open George IV rectangular silver-gilt vinaigrette showing internal hallmarks and a hinged pierced grille next to a small dark sponge. View XII
Archive XIII An open George IV rectangular silver-gilt vinaigrette showing internal hallmarks and a hinged pierced grille next to a small dark sponge. View XIII
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An open George IV rectangular silver-gilt vinaigrette showing internal hallmarks and a hinged pierced grille next to a small dark sponge.
GEORGE IV Silver Gilt Vinaigrette JOSEPH WILLMORE BIRMINGHAM 1828 with Sponge
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An open George IV rectangular silver-gilt vinaigrette showing internal hallmarks and a hinged pierced grille next to a small dark sponge.
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  • ObjectVinaigrette
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Silver-Gilt
  • ColourGold, Silver
  • MotifsPierced hinged grille, Cast border decoration, Gilded interior, Stamped hallmarks

This George IV sterling silver-gilt vinaigrette, in the Regency style, was made in Birmingham in 1828 by the renowned maker Joseph Willmore. The rectangular piece has an all-over ribbed design, a cast border decoration, a cartouche with engraved initials, and stamped hallmarks inside. The hinged lid opens to reveal a gilded interior and a pierced floral design grille, accompanied by a small dark sponge. Measuring 3.7 cm x 2.4 cm x 1 cm and weighing 18 grams, it displays minimal surface wear commensurate with age and use. In a contemporary home, this small antique container makes a refined display piece on a sideboard top, dressing table or collector cabinet shelf. It offers a tangible connection to early nineteenth-century craftsmanship and social customs.

FAQs

Popular from the late eighteenth century through the Victorian era, a vinaigrette was a small, decorative pocket box designed to hold a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegar or perfume. Users inhaled the fragrance to mask unpleasant urban odours and prevent faintness caused by tight corsetry or ill health.

Vinaigrettes were predominantly crafted from sterling silver or gold. The interior was routinely gilded with a thin layer of gold, known as vermeil, to protect the silver metal from reaction and corrosion caused by acidic perfume solutions.

Authentic Regency period pieces feature official British hallmarks stamped on both the body and lid, including a makers mark, town mark, duty mark, date letter, and lion passant. Internal grilles usually display detailed hand-pierced floral or geometric filigree work.

Designers often group small silver boxes on tiered trays, display cabinets, or glass-topped coffee table boxes to accentuate their intricate detail. Placing them alongside period books or framed miniatures creates a curated desktop display.

Wipe the exterior gently with a dry, soft cotton microfibre cloth, avoiding abrasive polishes that strip thin gold leaf layers. The gilded interior should remain untouched with chemical cleaners to prevent degradation of the vermeil surface.
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