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George III Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Samuel Pemberton Birmingham 1804
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George III Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Samuel Pemberton Birmingham 1804

18th century
Description

A beautifully engraved George III Sterling Silver and gilt Vinaigrette hallmarked for BIRMINGHAM 1804 by renowned maker SAMUEL PEMBERTON.

Opening to reveal a gilded pierced grille. With floral engraving to both the lid and base and a vacant cartouche.

Measuring 2.2 cm x 1.5 cm x 0.8 cm and weighs 7.3 grams.

In very good antique condition, hallmarks are good, internal gilding good, vacant cartouche, a very small ding to the grill, surface wear commensurate of age and use.

Overall a beautiful Georgian period piece.

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

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Description
A beautifully engraved George III Sterling Silver and gilt Vinaigrette hallmarked for BIRMINGHAM 1804 by renowned maker SAMUEL PEMBERTON.

Opening to reveal a gilded pierced grille. With floral engraving to both the lid and base and a vacant cartouche.

fig 1. A small rectangular Georgian silver vinaigrette featuring intricate floral engraving, textured background patterns, and an attached suspension ring.
fig 1. George III Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Samuel Pemberton Birmingham 1804

Measuring 2.2 cm x 1.5 cm x 0.8 cm and weighs 7.3 grams.

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In very good antique condition, hallmarks are good, internal gilding good, vacant cartouche, a very small ding to the grill, 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 Georgian Silver Gilt Vinaigrette to the Georgian era.

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Queens Antiques and Collectables
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Archive I A small rectangular Georgian silver vinaigrette featuring intricate floral engraving, textured background patterns, and an attached suspension ring.

George III Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Samuel Pemberton Birmingham 1804

Archive II A small rectangular Georgian silver vinaigrette featuring intricate floral engraving, textured background patterns, and an attached suspension ring. View II
Archive III A small rectangular Georgian silver vinaigrette featuring intricate floral engraving, textured background patterns, and an attached suspension ring. View III
Archive IV A small rectangular Georgian silver vinaigrette featuring intricate floral engraving, textured background patterns, and an attached suspension ring. View IV
Archive V A small rectangular Georgian silver vinaigrette featuring intricate floral engraving, textured background patterns, and an attached suspension ring. View V
Archive VI A small rectangular Georgian silver vinaigrette featuring intricate floral engraving, textured background patterns, and an attached suspension ring. View VI
Archive VII A small rectangular Georgian silver vinaigrette featuring intricate floral engraving, textured background patterns, and an attached suspension ring. View VII
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Archive IX A small rectangular Georgian silver vinaigrette featuring intricate floral engraving, textured background patterns, and an attached suspension ring. View IX
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A small rectangular Georgian silver vinaigrette featuring intricate floral engraving, textured background patterns, and an attached suspension ring.
George III Silver Gilt Vinaigrette SAMUEL PEMBERTON BIRMINGHAM 1804
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A small rectangular Georgian silver vinaigrette featuring intricate floral engraving, textured background patterns, and an attached suspension ring.
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  • ObjectVinaigrettes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Silver-Gilt
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved floral motif, Textured background engraving, Suspension ring, Rectangular form

This George III silver-gilt vinaigrette originates from the Georgian period, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1804 by maker Samuel Pemberton. Formed from sterling silver with silver-gilt finishes in a rectangular shape, the piece displays intricate engraved floral motifs, a textured background engraving pattern, and a vacant cartouche on the lid. Additional visible details include a small attached suspension ring on the side, finely detailed decorative borders along the edges of the box, and subtle surface wear across the metal surfaces. Measuring 2.2 cm x 1.5 cm x 0.8 cm and weighing 7.3 grams, this compact antique item suits display within a cabinet or storage inside a vanity collection. Collectors place small pieces of this scale on a dressing table tray or shelf as a decorative antique accent within a domestic interior.

FAQs

A Georgian silver vinaigrette is a small decorative container, typically produced between 1714 and 1837, designed to hold a sponge soaked in aromatic liquids or vinegar. These items were carried or worn as pendants to mask unpleasant urban odours and revive fainting individuals.

Silver vinaigrettes were primarily crafted from sterling silver, frequently featuring a silver-gilt (vermeil) interior. The gilded lining was essential to prevent acidic vinegar mixtures from corroding the sterling silver body.

Authentic Georgian silver items feature struck hallmarks, including the makers mark, sovereigns head, town mark, date letter, and lion passant for sterling purity. Examining these hallmarks with a loupe confirms the origin, date, and artisan who created the object.

Small silver vinaigrettes can be displayed within glass cloches, velvet-lined shadow boxes, or on decorative trays alongside other period metalwork. They can also be integrated into jewellery displays or worn as unique pendant necklaces.

Clean silver-gilt items gently with a soft microfibre cloth and specialised, non-abrasive silver polish, taking care to avoid harsh chemical cleaners on gilded surfaces. Store in a low-humidity environment inside tarnish-resistant pouches to minimise oxidisation.
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