{"product_id":"antique-victorian-sterling-silver-vinaigrette-pendant","title":"Antique Victorian sterling silver Vinaigrette pendant","description":"\u003cspan\u003eThe Vinaigrette is a fine example of the Victorians creating useful, functional yet beautiful items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinaigrettes rose to popularity in the 18th century and remained popular throughout the 19th century, they were used to hold any number of aromatic compounds dissolved in vinegar with a sponge to soak up the liquid, the tiny sponge was then placed in the vinaigrette, which usually had a grilled or pierced inner lid to allow the aroma out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compounds within were used for many purposes from medicinal to masking smells, used by both men and women and often hung from a chatelaine or chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is perfect for adding to your favourite long chain or necklace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a pretty example with a blank cartouche to the outer lid, the reverse engraved with ivy leaves, the inside is gilt lined and the grille is engraved with a floral design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarks and era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian era, fully hallmarked for sterling silver, Birmingham Assay office, 1888, Maker Hilliard and Thomason.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood used condition overall, some age commensurate wear and signs of use, light surface wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox measurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.70\" width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.25\" height including the bale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighs approx 8.35 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny questions or queries please contact us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"StolenAttic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40491598184530,"sku":"6229","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/5906\/0339\/files\/Antique-Victorian-sterling-silver-vinaigrette-pendant-pic-1A-720x3_10.10-def702c6-f.webp?v=1689972848","url":"https:\/\/www.stolenattic.com\/fr\/products\/antique-victorian-sterling-silver-vinaigrette-pendant","provider":"StolenAttic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}