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Sterling Silver Georgian Oblong Vinaigrette with Engraved Leaf Border jewelry Kirsten's Corner
Sterling Silver Georgian Oblong Vinaigrette with Engraved Leaf Border jewelry Kirsten's Corner
Sterling Silver Georgian Oblong Vinaigrette with Engraved Leaf Border jewelry Kirsten's Corner
Sterling Silver Georgian Oblong Vinaigrette with Engraved Leaf Border jewelry Kirsten's Corner
Sterling Silver Georgian Oblong Vinaigrette with Engraved Leaf Border jewelry Kirsten's Corner
Sterling Silver Georgian Oblong Vinaigrette with Engraved Leaf Border jewelry Kirsten's Corner
Sterling Silver Georgian Oblong Vinaigrette with Engraved Leaf Border jewelry Kirsten's Corner
Sterling Silver Georgian Oblong Vinaigrette with Engraved Leaf Border jewelry Kirsten's Corner
Sterling Silver Georgian Oblong Vinaigrette with Engraved Leaf Border jewelry Kirsten's Corner
Sterling Silver Georgian Oblong Vinaigrette with Engraved Leaf Border jewelry Kirsten's Corner

Kirsten's Corner

Sterling Silver Georgian Oblong Vinaigrette with Engraved Leaf Border

$525.00
This sterling silver Georgian vinaigrette is oblong in shape, engraved with a scrolling foliate design and the monogram “WHA” in a sprigged script. The bottom of the box is engraved with a flower at the center. The interior is gilt, with a dotted grille. Circa 1819. 

A vinaigrette is a small portable decorative box that would hold a scent behind a grille. These personalized hinged boxes could fit in your hand or hang comfortably from a chain, and became popular for travel in the Georgian and the Victorian- Regency eras. 

Vinaigrettes come in various sizes and shapes, and the grilles inside of each are all unique. Some of the grilles are quite elaborate, with intricate flower and leaf ornamentation, or perhaps with a gold wash, and always punctured for release of the perfume. Behind the grille one would carry a sponge soaked in an aromatic vinegar (hence the name), or a scent of choice that would not only hide any uncomfortable street smells but could also serve as an intimate perfume or a smelling salt to arouse consciousness. Similar to the ancient pomander, pounce box, or the snuff box, these beautiful little objects became part of everyday rituals to enhance the quality of life.

The vinaigrette is marked as 1819, Birmingham, sterling silver, and with the maker’s mark “JW” for Joseph Willmore. 

It measure 1 1/8” x 5/8” x 3/8” and weighs 8.5 grams. A 7 mm round bail has been added so that the vinaigrette can be worn on a chain.

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