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A George III Vinaigrette

A George III Vinaigrette

By Joseph Willmore

Located in London, GB

A George III Vinaigrette. Birmingham.

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

A rare 18th century Vinaigrette

A rare 18th century Vinaigrette

Located in London, GB

grille, as many of the 18th century boxes tended to have. Vinaigrettes which just fall into the 18th

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes

An unusual George III Vinaigrette
An unusual George III Vinaigrette

An unusual George III Vinaigrette

Located in London, GB

The Vinaigrette is broad rectangular in form with two outer side floral and foliate bands. The

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

An Antique Silver Gilt Vinaigrette
An Antique Silver Gilt Vinaigrette

An Antique Silver Gilt Vinaigrette

By Nathaniel Mills

Located in London, GB

The Vinaigrette is silver gilt and broad rectangular in form. The base is decorated with engine

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver ‘Book’ Vinaigrette - Antique Victorian
Sterling Silver ‘Book’ Vinaigrette - Antique Victorian

Sterling Silver ‘Book’ Vinaigrette - Antique Victorian

By Edward Smith

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

; an addition to our silver boxes collection This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Very Rare George III Escutcheon Vinaigrette
Very Rare George III Escutcheon Vinaigrette

Very Rare George III Escutcheon Vinaigrette

Located in London, GB

The vinaigrette is modelled in the rare escutcheon form and the cover is decorated with bright cut

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Antique 1810s English Decorative Boxes

An unusual George III Silver Gilt Vinaigrette
An unusual George III Silver Gilt Vinaigrette

An unusual George III Silver Gilt Vinaigrette

Located in London, GB

The silver gilt Vinaigrette is broad rectangular in form and is engraved on the cover and base with

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Outstanding William IV Book Vinaigrette by Rawlings & Summers
Outstanding William IV Book Vinaigrette by Rawlings & Summers

Outstanding William IV Book Vinaigrette by Rawlings & Summers

Located in London, GB

Rawlings & Summers are universally recognized as the makers of the finest of the book vinaigrettes

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Antique 1830s English Decorative Boxes

Exceptionally Fine and Rare Silver Mounted Vinaigrette, Unmarked
Exceptionally Fine and Rare Silver Mounted Vinaigrette, Unmarked

Exceptionally Fine and Rare Silver Mounted Vinaigrette, Unmarked

Located in London, GB

This very rare Vinaigrette is modelled as a hunting Horn and the main body is unusually made from a

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Antique 1840s Scottish Decorative Boxes

An unusual George IV Silver Gilt & Gold Vinaigrette
An unusual George IV Silver Gilt & Gold Vinaigrette

An unusual George IV Silver Gilt & Gold Vinaigrette

Located in London, GB

The Vinaigrette is broad rectangular in form with an engine turned cover and base. The sides and

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Unusual George III Vinaigrette Made by Joseph Willmore
Unusual George III Vinaigrette Made by Joseph Willmore

Unusual George III Vinaigrette Made by Joseph Willmore

Located in London, GB

The vinaigrette is broad rectangular in form and is shaped and engraved to simulate bound bamboo

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Antique 1810s English Decorative Boxes

Very Unusual George III Silver Gilt Handbag Vinaigrette
Very Unusual George III Silver Gilt Handbag Vinaigrette

Very Unusual George III Silver Gilt Handbag Vinaigrette

Located in London, GB

The vinaigrette is unusually modeled as a Handbag with attached suspensory chain and two plain

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Antique 1810s English Decorative Boxes

Exceptionally Fine and Unusual George IV Handbag Vinaigrette
Exceptionally Fine and Unusual George IV Handbag Vinaigrette

Exceptionally Fine and Unusual George IV Handbag Vinaigrette

Located in London, GB

This Vinaigrette is beautifully modelled as a handbag with sunburst designs on the front of the

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Antique 1820s English Decorative Boxes

Extremely Rare George IV Pointer and Game Bird Vinaigrette
Extremely Rare George IV Pointer and Game Bird Vinaigrette

Extremely Rare George IV Pointer and Game Bird Vinaigrette

Located in London, GB

The Vinaigrette is broad rectangular in form, with an engine turned base and sides. This example is

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Antique 1820s English Decorative Boxes

Extremely Fine and Rare Vinaigrette Made by Frederick Marson
Extremely Fine and Rare Vinaigrette Made by Frederick Marson

Extremely Fine and Rare Vinaigrette Made by Frederick Marson

Located in London, GB

The vinaigrette is broad rectangular in form and the waisted sides and base are engraved with

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Antique 1860s English Decorative Boxes

An unusual George III Purse Vinaigrette by Simpson & Son.
An unusual George III Purse Vinaigrette by Simpson & Son.

An unusual George III Purse Vinaigrette by Simpson & Son.

Located in London, GB

The Vinaigrette is finely modelled as a purse and is engraved with chequered designs. The cover

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

A very rare "Man & Dog" Vinaigrette by Matthew Linwood.
A very rare "Man & Dog" Vinaigrette by Matthew Linwood.

A very rare "Man & Dog" Vinaigrette by Matthew Linwood.

Located in London, GB

The Vinaigrette is broad rectangular in form and the cover is finely engraved with a seated man in

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

A rare George III Vinaigrette made in London in 1799
A rare George III Vinaigrette made in London in 1799

A rare George III Vinaigrette made in London in 1799

Located in London, GB

The Vinaigrette is oval in form and is engraved on the cover with a vacant central cartouche

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Antique Late 18th Century English Decorative Boxes

Very Fine Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Made in Birmingham in 1838
Very Fine Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Made in Birmingham in 1838

Very Fine Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Made in Birmingham in 1838

Located in London, GB

The Vinaigrette has bombe sides decorated with floral and foliate bands. The base displays an

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Antique William IV Solid Silver Gilt Vinaigrette, Nathaniel Mills, circa 1830
Antique William IV Solid Silver Gilt Vinaigrette, Nathaniel Mills, circa 1830

Antique William IV Solid Silver Gilt Vinaigrette, Nathaniel Mills, circa 1830

By Nathaniel Mills

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century William IV solid silver vinaigrette, of rectangular form, richly gilt, both

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

A very fine silver gilt Vinaigrette made in Birmingham in 1846
A very fine silver gilt Vinaigrette made in Birmingham in 1846

A very fine silver gilt Vinaigrette made in Birmingham in 1846

By Cronin & Wheeler

Located in London, GB

The Vinaigrette has serpentine shaped sides and the cover and base are engraved with pluming

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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Vinaigrette Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vinaigrette boxes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vinaigrette boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. There are all kinds of vinaigrette boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vinaigrette boxes made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Edward Smith, Frederick Marson and Sampson Mordan & Co. each produced beautiful vinaigrette boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are Vinaigrette Boxes?

Prices for vinaigrette boxes start at $245 and top out at $22,500 with the average selling for $1,911.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.

Questions About Vinaigrette Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A vinaigrette box is a small metal container (usually silver) with a perforated top. People typically keep strong-smelling substances like vinegar in vinaigrette boxes. They were popular in the 18th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.