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What were vinaigrette boxes used for?
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A vinaigrette box was an ornate box with a decorative interior grille, and was used to house a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegars. You can shop a collection of vinaigrette boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Hexagonal silver and gold vinaigrette box
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Hexagonal silver and gold vinaigrette box. Metal: Silver - Gold. Origin: English
Category
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Silver-gold vinaigrette box with engraving, Victorian period
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with Victorian period engraving on both sides. Metal
Category
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Silver vinaigrette box with guilloche lid motifs, Victorian period
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver vinaigrette box with guilloche motifs on the hinged lid from the Victorian
Category
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
$525 Sale Price
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Silver vinaigrette box with floral engravings, William IV period
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver vinaigrette box with floral motifs engraved on both sides, from the period of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Victorian silver and gold vinaigrette box with smooth lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with smooth lid from the Victorian period. Metal
Category
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Silver vinaigrette box w/ lengthwise stripes & gold interior, Victorian period
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver vinaigrette box with lengthwise stripes and gold interior, Victorian period
Category
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
$700 Sale Price
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