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Superb London 1830 Hallmarked William IV Period Very Unusual Round Solid Silver Vinaigrette by Famous Makers Reily and Storer.
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Superb London 1830 Hallmarked William IV Period Very Unusual Round Solid Silver Vinaigrette by Famous Makers Reily and Storer.

19th century
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Wonderful London 1830 William IV period English hallmarked solid silver vinaigrette in round form by famous London silversmiths Charles Reily and George Storer. They were well known for producing very fine quality small silver boxes.

A vinaigrette is a small box that would be used by both men and women, and would contain a small bit of sponge, placed under the pierced grill, which would be soaked in perfume, aromatic vinegar, or smelling salts. The purpose of this was to cope with the bad smells of the time, when sanitation and personal hygiene were not up to par. One would lift the lid and take a sniff, which would temporarily bring some relief. The well to do carried solid silver vinaigrettes, which would fit easily into handbags or pockets. Sometimes they were also included in large fitted complete travelling sets, with other vanity items.

This 3 piece vinaigrette has an air tight fitted lid with lovely scrolled initials on the central cartouche. It is beautifully engraved on all sides, including the bottom. It has a lovely silver gilt interior, and a removable push fit leaf pierced grill with rope twist loop handle. The engraving is very fine. The three pieces all fit tightly and perfectly.

Size-1 5/8 inches diameter by 7/8 inches high.

Weight-heavy at 50 grams.

A fine quality vinaigrette in a seldom found shape and style, beautifully made and weighty, by very good makers, in very good condition.

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Serpentine Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Vinaigrette Box to the 1800s.

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Wonderful London 1830 William IV period English hallmarked solid silver vinaigrette in round form by famous London silversmiths Charles Reily and George Storer. They were well known for producing very fine quality small silver boxes.

A vinaigrette is a small box that would be used by both men and women, and would contain a small bit of sponge, placed under the pierced grill, which would be soaked in perfume, aromatic vinegar, or smelling salts.

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The purpose of this was to cope with the bad smells of the time, when sanitation and personal hygiene were not up to par.
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One would lift the lid and take a sniff, which would temporarily bring some relief. The well to do carried solid silver vinaigrettes, which would fit easily into handbags or pockets. Sometimes they were also included in large fitted complete travelling sets, with other vanity items.

fig 1. A circular 1830 William IV sterling silver vinaigrette box featuring fine engine-turned engraving on the lid and body.
fig 1. Superb London 1830 Hallmarked William IV Period Very Unusual Round Solid Silver Vinaigrette by Famous Makers Reily and Storer.

This 3 piece vinaigrette has an air tight fitted lid with lovely scrolled initials on the central cartouche. It is beautifully engraved on all sides, including the bottom. It has a lovely silver gilt interior, and a removable push fit leaf pierced grill with rope twist loop handle. The engraving is very fine. The three pieces all fit tightly and perfectly.

fig 2. A circular 1830 William IV sterling silver vinaigrette box featuring fine engine-turned engraving on the lid and body.
fig 2. Superb London 1830 Hallmarked William IV Period Very Unusual Round Solid Silver Vinaigrette by Famous Makers Reily and Storer.

Size-1 5/8 inches diameter by 7/8 inches high.

Weight-heavy at 50 grams.

A fine quality vinaigrette in a seldom found shape and style, beautifully made and weighty, by very good makers, in very good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Serpentine Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Vinaigrette Box to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA36006
Dealers Internal Ref
5371
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Archive I A circular 1830 William IV sterling silver vinaigrette box featuring fine engine-turned engraving on the lid and body.

Superb London 1830 hallmarked William IV period very unusual round solid silver vinaigrette by famous makers REILY AND STORER.

Archive II A circular 1830 William IV sterling silver vinaigrette box featuring fine engine-turned engraving on the lid and body. View II
Archive III A circular 1830 William IV sterling silver vinaigrette box featuring fine engine-turned engraving on the lid and body. View III
Archive IV A circular 1830 William IV sterling silver vinaigrette box featuring fine engine-turned engraving on the lid and body. View IV
Archive V A circular 1830 William IV sterling silver vinaigrette box featuring fine engine-turned engraving on the lid and body. View V
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A circular 1830 William IV sterling silver vinaigrette box featuring fine engine-turned engraving on the lid and body.
Superb London 1830 hallmarked William IV period very unusual round solid silver vinaigrette by famous makers REILY AND STORER.
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A circular 1830 William IV sterling silver vinaigrette box featuring fine engine-turned engraving on the lid and body.
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Popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, a silver vinaigrette is a small ornamental box containing a perforated grille and an interior sponge soaked in aromatic vinegar or perfume to mask unpleasant public odours.

These small vessels were typically crafted from sterling silver with gilded interiors to prevent corrosion from acidic scents, featuring hand-engraved or engine-turned exterior decoration and intricate pierced internal grilles.

Authentic pieces feature official British hallmark impressions, including the makers mark, town mark such as the London leopard head, sterling silver lion passant, date letter, and sovereign profile duty mark.

These delicate silver objects serve as refined accent pieces when displayed on curated tray arrangements, inside glass-topped collector tables, or alongside other small silver items on a sideboard or desk.

Clean gently using a soft, lint-free silver polishing cloth, avoiding harsh liquid chemicals or submersion, which can damage original interior gilded surfaces or remaining historical fittings.
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