Box (2) - .800 silver - Vinaigrette perfume holder
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Two antique silver vinaigrette cases in Art Nouveau (Liberty) style dating to the late 19th / early 20th century, one round with a female-profile lid and pierced grille inside (3 cm diameter, 1 cm high, 22 g) and one rectangular with a raised grapevine motif (3 x 1.7 x 0.8 cm, 16 g), both in .800 silver with a dark patina and good overall condition.
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Collection lot consisting of two antique vinaigrettes / scent boxes (dating to the late 19th – early 20th century).
Style: Both pieces belong entirely to the Art Nouveau movement (Liberty Style), characterized by soft, sinuous lines and a strong connection with floral, vegetal, and natural motifs typical of the European golden age of design.
Detailed Description of Individual Items
1) Round Vinaigrette with Female Figure (Liberty Style)
Description: Lid decorated in relief with the profile of a woman with flowing, sinuous hair, a clear and refined homage to Liberty aesthetics (inspired by Alphonse Mucha). Inside, the box is equipped with the original and perfectly intact radiating grille designed to hold a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegar or salts.
Material and Marks: Presumably made of silver. There are two small hallmarks in the interior details of the strike, but due to time wear and microscopic size the inscriptions are not legible.
Measurements and Weight: Diameter 3 cm, height 1 cm. Total weight 22 grams (high-quality thick plate and solid mass).
2) Rectangular Vinaigrette with Vine and Grapes Motif
Description: Lid finely worked in relief with a grapevine shoot, leaves, and grape clusters in relief, expression of the period’s decorative naturalism. The inner bottom features a refined pierced pattern with floral motifs. The hinged opening works perfectly.
Material and Marks: Made of solid silver grade 800, as evidenced by the “800” assay mark clearly impressed inside the lid.
Measurements and Weight: Length 3 cm, depth 1.7 cm, and height about 0.8 cm. Total weight 16 grams.
General Condition: Both specimens are in excellent antique condition, enhanced by the magnificent original dark patina retained in the recesses to accentuate the three-dimensionality of the relief work.
Visual Note: Some images of the lot were digitally processed to even out the white background and highlight the details of the objects, which nonetheless remain faithful to the original in every part.
The published photographic images remain, in any case, an integral and substantial part of the description of the entire lot.
The objects will be packaged with the utmost care and shipped with tracked delivery.
Collection lot consisting of two antique vinaigrettes / scent boxes (dating to the late 19th – early 20th century).
Style: Both pieces belong entirely to the Art Nouveau movement (Liberty Style), characterized by soft, sinuous lines and a strong connection with floral, vegetal, and natural motifs typical of the European golden age of design.
Detailed Description of Individual Items
1) Round Vinaigrette with Female Figure (Liberty Style)
Description: Lid decorated in relief with the profile of a woman with flowing, sinuous hair, a clear and refined homage to Liberty aesthetics (inspired by Alphonse Mucha). Inside, the box is equipped with the original and perfectly intact radiating grille designed to hold a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegar or salts.
Material and Marks: Presumably made of silver. There are two small hallmarks in the interior details of the strike, but due to time wear and microscopic size the inscriptions are not legible.
Measurements and Weight: Diameter 3 cm, height 1 cm. Total weight 22 grams (high-quality thick plate and solid mass).
2) Rectangular Vinaigrette with Vine and Grapes Motif
Description: Lid finely worked in relief with a grapevine shoot, leaves, and grape clusters in relief, expression of the period’s decorative naturalism. The inner bottom features a refined pierced pattern with floral motifs. The hinged opening works perfectly.
Material and Marks: Made of solid silver grade 800, as evidenced by the “800” assay mark clearly impressed inside the lid.
Measurements and Weight: Length 3 cm, depth 1.7 cm, and height about 0.8 cm. Total weight 16 grams.
General Condition: Both specimens are in excellent antique condition, enhanced by the magnificent original dark patina retained in the recesses to accentuate the three-dimensionality of the relief work.
Visual Note: Some images of the lot were digitally processed to even out the white background and highlight the details of the objects, which nonetheless remain faithful to the original in every part.
The published photographic images remain, in any case, an integral and substantial part of the description of the entire lot.
The objects will be packaged with the utmost care and shipped with tracked delivery.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Liberty
Gross weight
38 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Title additional information
Vinaigrette perfume holder
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Silver
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
0.8 cm
Width
1.7 cm
Depth
1.3 cm
Estimated period
1890-1910, 1850-1900
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