Antiques, Collectables, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
Object Type – Vinaigrette Box
Materials – 925 silver
Design – Rectangular with scalloped edges
Decoration – Engine-turned geometric pattern
Monogram – Script initial B
Interior Component – Removable pierced silver grille
Hallmarks – Visible on interior rim (Standard, Assay Office, Date Letter, Maker’s Mark)
Era (Estimated) – Victorian/Antique
This item is an antique sterling silver vinaigrette box, confirmed to be constructed of 925 silver. The box features a hinged lid and a rectangular form with scalloped edges. The exterior surfaces are decorated with a fine, repetitive engine-turned geometric pattern. The lid is centered by an oval cartouche bearing a clear script monogram, the initial B. The interior contains a dark lining material and a removable, pierced silver grille, typical of a vinaigrette used to hold scented material. Hallmarks are present on the interior rim, confirming the metal standard and regulatory details of manufacture.
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