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George IV Silver Vinaigrette
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George IV Silver Vinaigrette

19th century
Sold 29 October 2025 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
This “George IV Silver Vinaigrette” found a buyer.

It was listed by Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Here we have a lovely quality George IV silver vinaigrette of rounded rectangular form and with gilded interior and a hinged and pierced grille and is decorated with all over engine turned designs and with a reeded edge, the cover having a cast folaite border and central monogrammed rectangular cartouche, it is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1822 and Thomas & William Simpson.

Size: 38 x 25mm

Free postage and packaging is included in the price of this item

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this George IV Silver Vinaigrette to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1009636
Dealers Internal Reference
6881
Dealers Notes

We are more than happy to ship items abroad and ask you to contact us prior to purchasing to obtain a quote which will include professional packaging of your item, we will endeavour to ship your item as economically as possible, within the UK items will be posted using the Royal Mail and carry a tracking number.

Description
Here we have a lovely quality George IV silver vinaigrette of rounded rectangular form and with gilded interior and a hinged and pierced grille and is decorated with all over engine turned designs and with a reeded edge, the cover having a cast folaite border and central monogrammed rectangular cartouche, it is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1822 and Thomas & William Simpson.

Size: 38 x 25mm

Free postage and packaging is included in the price of this item

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this George IV Silver Vinaigrette to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1009636
Dealers Internal Ref
6881
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021
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An open George IV silver vinaigrette with a gilt interior and an intricately pierced floral grille. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open George IV silver vinaigrette with a gilt interior and an intricately pierced floral grille. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George IV Silver Vinaigrette

Archive II An open George IV silver vinaigrette with a gilt interior and an intricately pierced floral grille. View II
Archive III An open George IV silver vinaigrette with a gilt interior and an intricately pierced floral grille. View III
Archive IV An open George IV silver vinaigrette with a gilt interior and an intricately pierced floral grille. View IV
Archive V An open George IV silver vinaigrette with a gilt interior and an intricately pierced floral grille. View V
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26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
Verified Since Nov 2021
Items For Sale 100
Items Sold 664
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Verified Since Nov 2021
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Location: 26 Market Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6AA, United Kingdom
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Nov 2021
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An open George IV silver vinaigrette with a gilt interior and an intricately pierced floral grille.
George IV Silver Vinaigrette
Ref: SA1009636
An open George IV silver vinaigrette with a gilt interior and an intricately pierced floral grille.
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  • ObjectBoxes and Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gilt
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsPierced grille, Gilt interior, Floral scrollwork, Hinged lid

A George IV silver vinaigrette is a small, portable container made during the reign of King George IV, specifically designed to hold a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegar to mask unpleasant odours.

Vinaigrettes were typically crafted from sterling silver with an interior gilt wash to prevent the acidic vinegar from corroding the metal, featuring an intricately pierced and engraved internal grille.

Authentic pieces are identified by clear British hallmarks indicating the assay office, makers mark, and date letter corresponding to the Georgian period, alongside hand-engraved exterior decoration and a tightly fitted hinged lid and grille.

An antique silver vinaigrette can be displayed as a cabinet curiosity, placed on a decorative tray, or styled on a bookshelf alongside other small historical objects of vertu.

Preservation involves storing the item in a dry, tarnish-resistant environment and avoiding harsh chemical dips or abrasive cloths that can damage the delicate gilt interior and fine engraving.
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