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Antique William IV Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette (1 of 13)
AC Silver
Flag of United KingdomTyne and Wear, UK
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Antique William IV Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette

REF: C7910 / LA446871
£1,395
€1,630
$1,755
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Description
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver vinaigrette in the form of a book; an addition to our silver boxes collection. This exceptional antique William IV sterling silver vinaigrette has been realistically modelled in the form of a book. The surface of this antique vinaigrette is embellished with panels of engine turned decoration to each cover, in addition to a ribbed design replicating the spine of the book. The inset sides of the box are ornamented with details reflecting the pages of the book. The case is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover, embellished to the centre with a rectangular cartouche featuring the contemporary engraved initials 'Jk'. The cover opens to allow access to the hinged pierced decorated gilt grille, ornamented with pierced and engraved floral decoration. This exceptional 1800's silver vinaigrette retains the original gilding to the interior. Dimensions Length 3.2cm/1.26" Width 2.3cm/0.91" Height 0.7cm/0.28" Weight 0.5 troy ounces/15.6g Origin: Birmingham, England
measurements
Height:
0.7 cm
Width:
2.3 cm
Length:
3.2 cm
Weight:- 0.5 troy ounces/15.6g
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique William IV Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette (LA446871) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1836
condition
This impressive antique 1800's silver vinaigrette book is an excellent gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition. The engine turned decoration is all very sharp. Full British hallmarks struck to the interior of the base and interior of the cover are very clear, in keeping with age. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.
additional info
Material:
Date of Manufacture:
1836
location
This Antique William IV Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette is located in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom