Items Similar to 19th Century Swiss Gold Musical Vinaigrette
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5
19th Century Swiss Gold Musical Vinaigrette
About the Item
This early 19th century Swiss gold vinaigrette has the charming addition of a musical mechanism. The entire box is crafted of 14-karat yellow gold enveloped in delicate engine-turned work, black champlevé enamel and engraved detailing. The musical component is wound via a key inserted into the base and activated with the slide button in the front. Gentlemen and ladies utilized the vinaigrette to avoid the pungent smells that were commonplace in the streets of 19th century cities. The vinaigrette contained a wad of cotton or cloth material, soaked in perfume, vinegar or smelling salts, held in place by a pierced lid that allowed the carrier to inhale the aromatic substance instead of the “less pleasant” odors one could encounter throughout the day,
circa 1820
Measures: 1 1/4" wide x 7/8" deep x 1/2" high.
- Dimensions:Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Width: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Depth: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1820
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Established in 1912
1stDibs seller since 2010
92 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 5 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: New Orleans, LA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical VinaigretteLocated in New Orleans, LAA musical movement distinguishes this wonderful early 19th-century gold vinaigrette box. The vessel is covered in delicate engraving highlighted by bl...Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
MaterialsMetal
- Swiss Gold Musical Snuff BoxLocated in New Orleans, LAThis special and important Swiss gold music box is chased and engraved with a set of musical instruments surrounded by elaborate swirls of ornate foliage. Embossed with a delightful braided gold design, the two-compartment box features an exquisite oval agate key, which opens a recessed lock in the base of the box. Such a box would have been a prized possession and would have been able to fit neatly into a gentleman’s waistcoat pocket. Ingenious miniature portable devices, musical snuff boxes...Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
MaterialsGold
- Mother of Pearl Vinaigrette, 19th CenturyLocated in New Orleans, LAThis delightful gold and mother of pearl vinaigrette is ripe with 19th-century charm. Emblazoned with the initials "E.L" for its original owner, the book-shaped vinaigrette almost ce...Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
MaterialsGold
- Musical Jewelry and Sewing CasketLocated in New Orleans, LAThis charming musical jewelry and sewing box is a work of sublime artistry. Almost certainly German or Austrian in origin and crafted of deep, ebonized...Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Other Decorative Boxes
MaterialsMulti-gemstone
- Swiss Enamel And Gold Musical Snuff BoxLocated in New Orleans, LAThis exceptional 19th-century gold box appears at first glance be an exquisite snuff box adorned with a charming Swiss enamel vista encircled by a multitude of natural pearls. A quic...Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
MaterialsEnamel, Gold
- Gold and Agate Sewing NécessaireLocated in New Orleans, LAA stunning specimen of agate distinguishes this diminutive French sewing nécessaire. The segments of beautiful hard stone are perfectly complemented ...Category
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Collectible Jewelry
MaterialsAgate, Gold
You May Also Like
- Gold and Enamel Zarf, Swiss, Early 19th CenturyLocated in Paris, FRA gold and enamel zarf, pierced and enamelled. The collar is decorated with geometric patterns enamelled green and blue. The zarf has two medallions of pin...Category
Antique 1820s Swiss Decorative Boxes
MaterialsGold, Enamel
- 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage BoxLocated in Stamford, CTFantastic and rare example of Black Forest folk art, a tour de force of carving by a master woodworker. This lift top box in the form of a thatched cottage has many wonderful details...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes
MaterialsWalnut
- Antique 19th Century Swiss Rosewood "Drums and Bells" Music Box, circa 1880Located in New Orleans, LASplendid Antique 19th century Swiss rosewood "Drums and Bells" working music box, circa 1880 Measures: 10" high closed 21" high open.Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes
MaterialsRosewood
- Game Box, 19th CenturyLocated in Saint-Ouen, FRGame box, 19th century. Napoleon III period game box, 19th century in precious wood marquetry. Measures: H: 5 cm, W: 22 cm, D: 13 cm.Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
MaterialsWood
- Early 19th Century Neoclassical Automaton Windmill Sewing BoxLocated in Essex, MARare early 19th century working automaton sewing box with hidden compartments for necessaries and sewing implements. Original handmade clockwork inside which operates a working windm...Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Models and Miniatures
MaterialsAlabaster
- 19th Century Gilt Bronze HumidorBy Edward F. Caldwell & Co.Located in Newport Beach, CASteel and gilt bronze humidor by premier, New York manufacturer, E.F. Caldwell & Co.Category
Antique 19th Century American Books
MaterialsBronze, Steel
