Early Victorian Silver Novelty Book Vinaigrette Edward Smith 1847

Name: Early Victorian Silver Novelty Book Vinaigrette Edward Smith 1847
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA549620
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

Pretty and stylish silver vinaigrette in the novelty form of a leather bound bound book. Cast detail to form the ribbed spine and fine engraved detail to define the page leaves and striped textured front and back covers of the book with a vacant cartouche also to the lid. Inside is a pierced silver grill with floral decoration of a lily flowers with scrolling foliage, picked out with engraved detail. Hallmarked for Birmingham 1847, maker Edward Smith.

It measures 3.5cm (1 7/8") long, 2.5cm (1") wide and 0.7cm (1/4") deep and weighs 17g / 0.5ozt.

Condition is very good with light surface wear and no rubbing to the engraving, raised detail or hallmarks. The hinge has been re-pinned and there is a tiny loss associated with this at the bottom of the hinge case but the work to the hinge is fine and the lid closes well. A minor point to a lovely little case.

Physical Dimensions

Height

0.7cm (0.28")

Width

3.5cm (1.38")

Depth

2.5cm (0.98")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA549620

Dealers Internal Reference

FA0469

Dealers Notes

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Description

Pretty and stylish silver vinaigrette in the novelty form of a leather bound bound book.

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Cast detail to form the ribbed spine and fine engraved detail to define the page leaves and striped textured front and back covers of the book with a vacant cartouche also to the lid.

The Fancy Fox

Inside is a pierced silver grill with floral decoration of a lily flowers with scrolling foliage, picked out with engraved detail. Hallmarked for Birmingham 1847, maker Edward Smith.

fig 1. Early Victorian Silver Novelty Book Vinaigrette Edward Smith 1847

It measures 3.5cm (1 7/8") long, 2.5cm (1") wide and 0.7cm (1/4") deep and weighs 17g / 0.5ozt.

Condition is very good with light surface wear and no rubbing to the engraving, raised detail or hallmarks. The hinge has been re-pinned and there is a tiny loss associated with this at the bottom of the hinge case but the work to the hinge is fine and the lid closes well. A minor point to a lovely little case.