What was a silver vinaigrette?

A silver vinaigrette is a kind of decorated silver box that was used to transport perfumes during times of travel. A person would soak a sponge in their desired perfume and then place it inside the vinaigrette, allowing for much easier transport than with glass bottles. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage silver vinaigrettes from some of the world’s top sellers.

Silver Chatelaine Vinaigrette

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Antique Sterling Silver Figural Bird Chatelaine Vinaigrette and Long Link Chain

$3,500

Antique Sterling Silver Figural Bird Chatelaine Vinaigrette and Long Link Chain

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Fabulous and Rare! Beautifully Hand crafted and engraved Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Pendant. Modeled as a Vessel topped with a Bird finial. The hinged Lid opens to reveal a G...

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Chinese Silver Chatelaine Filigree Cricket Cage Vinaigrette with Carnelian Bead

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W 0.87 in L 1.75 in

Chinese Silver Chatelaine Filigree Cricket Cage Vinaigrette with Carnelian Bead

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique Chinese silver chatelaine cricket cage vinaigrette. Beautiful filigree floral design with a large round carnelian bead and dangles.

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Silver

Antique Silver Filigree Chatelaine Purse Vinaigrette, Unmarked circa 1880

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H 1.5 in W 1.38 in D 0.4 in

Antique Silver Filigree Chatelaine Purse Vinaigrette, Unmarked circa 1880

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A good quality late 19th century silver filigree Chatelaine Purse Vinaigrette with attached suspension chain and pendant spring fringe, the hinged cover and body finely decorated wit...

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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What was a silver vinaigrette?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A silver vinaigrette is a kind of decorated silver box that was used to transport perfumes during times of travel. A person would soak a sponge in their desired perfume and then place it inside the vinaigrette, allowing for much easier transport than with glass bottles. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage silver vinaigrettes from some of the world’s top sellers.