VERY RARE RARE AUTHENTIC EXAMPLE. In the 1700s and 1800s European silversmiths produced exquisite and rather exotic containers / VINAIGRETTES, designed to contain a sponge soaked in vinegar or aromatic oils. The function of these tiny personal accessories was to mask the odors of unclean houses, bodies, and clothing. When one considers that bathing was believed to be an unhealthy practice during this time, vinaigrette’s usefulness can be understood. FINE ANTIQUE SILVER FIGURAL VINAIGRETTE – MADE IN FORM OF A SWAN. DUTCH, CIRCA EARLY 19th CENTURY. MARKED AT THE BASE AND AT THE LID WITH DUTCH SILVER “SWORD” HALLMARKS FOR SMALL ARTICLES (indicates 833/1000 minimum finest). JEWELED: REAL NATURAL RUBIES STONES IN THE EYES. GUARANTEED SOLID SILVER, 833/1000 DUTCH SILVER STANDARD (lower than sterling). VERY GOOD ORIGINAL ANTIQUE CONDITION WITH MINOR CHARMING INDICATION OF AGE. ABOUT 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm) HIGH AND 1 11/16 in. (4.2 cm) WIDE. ABOUT 0.58 TROY OZ. FINE QUALITY RARE EXAMPLE OF ANTIQUE EUROPEAN SILVER. 100% ORIGINAL HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE ITEM. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED AS DESCRIBED. Your satisfaction is very important to us. Items must be in their original condition with similar of our packing. Although every effort is made to ensure accurate dimensions and weights, the figures shown should always be treated as approximate. The pictures should be considered as part of the item description. We do not take responsibility for any personal or third party losses.
