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Antique English Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by Edward Smith, 1861

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A fine Victorian vinaigrette. In sterling silver. By Edward Smith of Birmingham. With engraved decoration to the body, a pierced grille hinged to the side, and a gilt interior. The vinaigrette even retains an early sponge. Fully hallmarked for Edward Smith / Birmingham / Sterling / 1861. Simply a wonderful English vinaigrette! Date: 1861 Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some light edge wear, some light dings and indentations here and there, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age. Maker: Edward Smith Marks: Fully hallmarked for Edward Smith / Sterling / Birmingham / 1961. Fineness: Marked Sterling for silver fineness. Measurements: Length: ca. 27.4mm Width: ca. 18.8mm Height: ca 10.7mm Weight: ca. 9.7 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    9.7 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.43 in (10.7 mm)Width: 0.75 in (18.8 mm)Length: 1.08 in (27.4 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1861
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some light edge wear, some light dings and indentations here and there, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 11192024181803DSAINVCHNO24_ZA1stDibs: LU849324803952

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