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Good Victorian Silver Vinaigrette
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Good Victorian Silver Vinaigrette

19th century
Sold 29 October 2025 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Here we have a lovely quality Victorian silver vinaigrette of rectangular form and profusely decorated with swirls and swags and hallmarked for Birmingham 1858 and Frederick Marson and is in good condition and weighs 12.12g.

Size: 30 x 20 mm

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Victorian Silver Vinaigrette to the 1850s.

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SA987736
Dealers Internal Reference
6686
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Description
Here we have a lovely quality Victorian silver vinaigrette of rectangular form and profusely decorated with swirls and swags and hallmarked for Birmingham 1858 and Frederick Marson and is in good condition and weighs 12.12g.

Size: 30 x 20 mm

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Victorian Silver Vinaigrette to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA987736
Dealers Internal Ref
6686
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021
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Archive I An open antique silver vinaigrette box showing a gilt interior and an ornate pierced grille. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Good Victorian Silver Vinaigrette

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
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26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/terrierantiques
Verified Since Nov 2021
Items For Sale 100
Items Sold 664
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Location: 26 Market Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6AA, United Kingdom
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An open antique silver vinaigrette box showing a gilt interior and an ornate pierced grille.
Good Victorian Silver Vinaigrette
Ref: SA987736
An open antique silver vinaigrette box showing a gilt interior and an ornate pierced grille.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Gold wash
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsPierced scrollwork grille, Gilt interior, Engraved exterior border

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A vinaigrette is a small ornamental box featuring an internal pierced grille, designed to hold a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegar or perfume. During the Victorian period, these portable containers were used to mask unpleasant odours in crowded urban environments or to revive someone feeling faint.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, frequently featuring interior gilding known as wash-gilding to protect the metal from the corrosive properties of acidic vinegar. The exterior surfaces were often highly decorated with engine-turning, repousse, or hand-engraved motifs, while the interior grilles were finely pierced and engraved.

Authentication relies on examining standard British silver hallmarks stamped on the interior rims or lid, which typically include a makers mark, assay office mark, standard mark indicating sterling silver, and a date letter. Genuine period pieces also feature tightly fitted hinges, secure clasps, and delicate hand-pierced internal grilles rather than modern castings.

As small collectable objects, vinaigrettes fit well into curated displays on bookshelf shelves, inside glass-fronted cabinets, or styled on top of a stack of art books on a coffee table. Pairing them with other small metalware or curiosities creates a sophisticated, layered look.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly with a soft microfibre cloth to remove dust, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip desirable patina or historical gilding. It is important to keep the interior dry and store the piece in a stable environment away from high humidity to prevent tarnishing.
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