Antique English Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Edward Smith, 1861

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A fine Victorian vinaigrette.

In sterling silver.

By Edward Smith of Birmingham.

With engraved decoration to the body, a pierced … Read more A fine Victorian vinaigrette.

In sterling silver.

By Edward Smith of Birmingham.

With engraved decoration to the body, a pierced grille hinged to the side, and a gilt interior.

The vinaigrette even retains an early sponge.

Fully hallmarked for Edward Smith / Birmingham / Sterling / 1861.

Simply a wonderful English vinaigrette!

Date:
1861

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some light edge wear, some light dings and indentations here and there, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age.

Maker:
Edward Smith

Marks:
Fully hallmarked for Edward Smith / Sterling / Birmingham / 1961.

Fineness:
Marked Sterling for silver fineness.

Measurements:
Length: ca. 27.4mm
Width: ca. 18.8mm
Height: ca 10.7mm

Weight: ca. 9.7 g

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