ANTIQUE SILVER VINAIGRETTES
Click on the images to see enlarged photos of the silver vinaigrette you are interested in. Our antique silver vinaigrettes are available for online purchase as well as being available within our store in the London Silver Vaults. All of our sterling silver vinaigrettes purchased online will be delivered with free transit insurance. You may also be interested in our Antique Silver Snuff Boxes.
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An Antique Georgian Sterling silver and gold-gilt vinaigrette, having engine-turned decoration, reeded sides, a gold-gilt interior, and a hand-pierced grill with floral work. Made by Thomas Shaw of Birmingham in 1829. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver vinaigrette are length 2.5 cms (1 inch), width 2 cm (0.6 inches), and depth 1 cm (0.4 inches). |
£325 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver & gold-gilt vinaigrette made in Birmingham in 1831. Length 3.5 cms (1.3"). |
£365 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver and gold-gilt vinaigrette with engine-turned decoration and cast upper & lower borders (engraved 'M.N. Thomas'). Made in Birmingham, 1835. Length 3.7 cms. |
£395 |
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An Antique Georgian Sterling silver vinaigrette, in a Purse or Satchel form, having hand-engraved decoration, a gold-gilt interior, and a hand-pierced grill with thistle work. Made by Simpson & Son of Birmingham in 1816. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver vinaigrette are length 2.8 cms (1.1 inches), width 1.7 cms (0.7 inches), and depth 0.8 cms (0.3 inches). |
£395 |
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An Antique Georgian Sterling silver vinaigrette, having hand-engraved floral decoration, reeded sides, a gold-gilt interior, and a hand-pierced grill with floral work. Made by Joseph Taylor of Birmingham in 1843. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver vinaigrette are length 2.5 cms (1 inch), width 2 cm (0.6 inches), and depth 0.8 cm (0.3 inches). |
£395 |
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An Antique Georgian Sterling silver vinaigrette, having hand-engraved floral decoration, a gold-gilt interior, and a hand-pierced grill with floral work. Made by Gervais Wheeler of Birmingham in 1836. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver vinaigrette are length 3.2 cms (1.3 inches), width 2.5 cms (1 inch), and depth 0.7 cm (0.3 inches). |
£425 |
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Antique Victorian sterling silver combination vinaigrette and scent bottle, in the shape of a horn, having a plain round body, with attached security chains, a main hinged cover with a gold-gilt interior, a hinged hand-pierced and engraved internal grill, and a another screw-top cover for adding perfume. Made by Thomas Johnson of London in 1875. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver combination vinaigrette and scent bottle are length 9 cms (3.5 inches), width 3.5 cms (1.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 55g (1.8 troy ounces). |
£985 |
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Antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette, having a rectangular body with with engine-engraved decoration and a vacant cartouche, a hinged lid, a gold-gilt interior with hinged hand-pierced and chased grill, and a side ring. Made by Aston & Son, of Birmingham in 1858. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver vinaigrette are length 2 cms (0.75 inches), and width 1.5 cms (0.5 inches). |
£185 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver vinaigrette, having a rectangular body with hand-engraved Greek-Key decoration, a hinged lid, and a gold-gilt interior with hinged fillagree grill. Made by Samuel Pemberton of Birmingham in 1805. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver vinaigrette are length 2.5 cms (1 inches), and width 2 cms (0.75 inches). |
£265 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver vinaigrette, having a rectangular body with rounded ends, a hand-engraved floral band of decoration, a hinged lid, and a gold-gilt interior with hinged fillagree grill. Made by Samuel Pemberton of Birmingham in 1800. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver vinaigrette are length 3.5 cms (1.3 inches), and width 2 cms (0.75 inches). |
£275 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver and gold-gilt vinaigrette, having a rectangular body with hand-engraved floral decoration, a hinged lid, a gold-gilt interior with hinged geometrically pierced and engraved grill. Made by Joseph Wilmore, of Birmingham in 1812. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver vinaigrette are length 3.2 cms (1.25 inches), and width 2 cms (0.75 inches). |
£285 |
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Antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette, having a rectangular shaped body with hand-engraved floral decoration and a vacant cartouche, a hinged lid, and a gold-gilt interior with hinged hand-pierced and chased grill. Made by Edward Smith of Birmingham in 1843. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver vinaigrette are length 3.5 cms (1.3 inches), and width 2.5 cms (1 inch). |
£295 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver vinaigrette, having a rectangular body with hand-engraved floral decoration, a hinged lid, a gold-gilt interior with hinged sun-burst grill. Made by Lawrence & Co., of Birmingham in 1831. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver vinaigrette are length 3.2 cms (1.25 inches), and width 1.7 cms (0.5 inches). |
£295 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver vinaigrette, having a rectangular body with hand-engraved reeded decoration, a hinged lid, a gold-gilt interior with hinged hand-pierced and chased grill, and a side ring. Made by Gervase Wheeler of Birmingham in 1832. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver vinaigrette are length 3 cms (1.25 inches), and width 2 cms (0.75 inches). |
£295 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver vinaigrette, having a rectangular body with hand-engraved floral decoration and a vacant cartouche, a hinged lid, a gold-gilt interior with hinged hand-chased grill. Made by Francis Clark, of Birmingham in 1834. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver vinaigrette are length 3 cms (1.25 inches), and width 2 cms (0.75 inches). |
£325 |
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Antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette, having a rectangular shaped body with hand-engraved floral decoration (with roses and ferns), a hinged lid with vacant cartouche, and a gold-gilt interior with hinged hand-pierced and chased grill. Made by George Unite of Birmingham in 1838. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver vinaigrette are length 3.5 cms (1.3 inches), and width 2.5 cms (1 inch). |
£395 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver vinaigrette, having a rectangular body with hand-engraved reeded decoration and vacant cartouche, a hinged lid, a gold-gilt interior with hinged hand-pierced and chased grill with floral decoration. Made by Nathaniel Mills of Birmingham in 1828. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver vinaigrette are length 4 cms (1.5 inches), and width 2.5 cms (1 inch). |
£425 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver purse-form vinaigrette, having a rectangular body with hand-engraved decoration, a hinged lid, a gold-gilt interior with hinged hand-pierced and chased grill with floral decoration. Made by John Bettridge of Birmingham in 1833. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver vinaigrette are length 3 cms (1.25 inches), and width 2 cms (0.75 inches). |
£445 |
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Antique Victorian large shaped sterling silver & gold-gilt vinaigrette with engine-turned decoration. Made by Nathaniel Mills of Birmingham in 1846. Length 4.5 cms. |
£545 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver and gold-gilt 'book-form' vinaigrette. Made by Taylor & Perry of Birmingham in 1833. Length 3.5 cms. |
£675 |
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Learn more about antique silver vinaigrettes here.
Antique Silver vinaigrettes description:
A small box with hinged lid and internal hinged grill containing a piece of natural sponge soaked in a aromatic vinegar. Used to counteract unpleasant odours.
Antique Silver vinaigrettes history:
The earliest known examples date from the 15th century but they are rare in silver before 1780. The vast majority were made in the 19th century and they can be found up to 1900.
Antique Silver vinaigrettes design:
The vast majority were rectangular but there are many other examples in various forms. They were used regularly and on view in various social situations. So they were often designed to impress. Therefore silversmiths were asked to create more and more impressive designs including cast or engraved scenes of notable landmarks and views. They were also made in various forms such as in the shapes of fish, bells, helmets, beehives, books, hand-bags, nuts, horns, flowers, shells, and barrels etc. Their interiors were gilded to prevent corrosion.
Antique Silver vinaigrettes collectors note:
The level of craftsmanship and their aesthetic qualities determine their value. Unusual shapes, scenes, and forms command the highest prices. But they must also be undamaged with good clear hallmarks, crisp detail, and well-fitting lids/hinges.