VINAIGRETTES
A vinaigrette is usually a small box with a hinged lid that opens to reveal a pierced grill which is also hinged, underneath the grill would be a small sponge soaked in an oily sweet smelling substance. Vinaigrettes were used both by men and women and generally carried whilst travelling, to give a pleasent aroma as the streets or travelling companions could often smell. Inside all the surfaces would be gilded to protect the silver from staining.
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No. J073
Victorian Silver Gilt 'Thimble' Vinaigrette.
Made by Yapp & Woodward of Birmingham in 1845.
Price £2950.00
No. I116
George III Silver 'Patent' Vinaigrette.
Made by Daniel May of London in 1801.
Price £2350.00
No. D860
17th Century silver pomander/vinaigrette box.
Made circa 1695, not marked.
Diameter 1.25" (3cm).
Price £1,850.00
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