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925 Sterling Silver/Silver Gilt Birmingham c1816 English Vinaigrette / Snuff Box

$812
£613.73
€717.88
CA$1,152.97
A$1,290.27GST Included
CHF 674.01
MX$14,105.09
NOK 7,868.91
SEK 7,916.02
DKK 5,366.50

About the Item

Finds such as these are rare, as it’s a fascinating piece of the early XIX century history of England The vinaigrette is nearly 210 years old, yet it’s in beautiful original condition Performed in silver gilt with exceptional attention to details: it showcases skilled craftsmanship, made in shape of a lovely ladies’ handbag, with lovely details on outside & initial engraving “W.P.” The interior features distinct English hallmarks: anchor for Birmingham, letter date, lion passant for sterling silver It displays exceptional gilding and a grille pierced and engraved with delightful vine leaves & grape clusters This piece is in excellent condition with all the detail being very crisp. Total item’s weight: 16.00gr. Dimensions: Length – 32mm Width – 24mm Height – 9mm Lidded hinged boxes that were used to mask odours and for inhaling their vapours, vinaigrette became popular in the 1780s & were traditionally carried in a pocket or suspended from a chatelaine at the waist.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    16 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.36 in (9 mm)Width: 0.95 in (24 mm)Length: 1.26 in (32 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1816
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    MELBOURNE, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3412228658042

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