Sterling Silver Vinaigrette - Antique Victorian (1900)

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A fine antique Victorian English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our silver boxes collection

SKU: A2991

Price: £695.00

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Sterling Silver Vinaigrette - Antique Victorian (1900)

Description

This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette has a rectangular shaped form.

The surface of the vinaigrette is embellished with bright cut engraved scrolling leaf decoration incorporating a vacant circular cartouche to the centre of the cover.

The sides of the box are ornamented with bright cut engraved simplified water leaf designs.

The hinged silver vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hinged, pierced decorated silver gilt grille.

The vinaigrette retains its original gilt interior.

Maker: George Unite & Sons

Date: 1900

Origin: Sheffield, England

Condition

This antique vinaigrette is a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent condition.

The bright cut engraved decoration is very crisp.

Full hallmarks to the interior of the cover, and part hallmarks to the grille and interior of the base are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from this fine example of Victorian silverware.

Dimensions

Length 3.9cm/1.5"

Width 2.7cm/1.1"

Height 1cm/0.4"

Weight

0.8 troy ounce/25g

Read a brief history about sterling silver vinaigrettes

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