Dainty NATHANIEL MILLS Georgian SILVER VINAIGRETTE, Birmingham 1837 NM Antique

We are offering for sale a beautiful silver vinaigrette, made by the most famous of the Birmingham box makers, Nathaniel Mills. Vinaigrettes were used in cities by the wealthy of 19th century Britain to mask the pungent odours from the open sewers. A sponge soaked in perfume was placed beneath the grille and the opened box held close to the nose.
This fine Victorian box is decorated to the outside with a lovely engraved design around an oblong cartouche that remains free from p...ersonalised engravings. The underside has a lovely floral motif to the centre. Opening the box reveals a gilt (gold-wash) interior with a simple, pierced hinged grille.  This vinaigrette is in fine condition throughout with good hinges, crisp decoration and hallmarks spread between the inside base and cover in typical Birmingham box style. Please view our specialist site at antiquesilverspoons for a further selection of fine quality silver vinaigrettes, card cases and snuff boxes. MEASUREMENTS: 2.2cm (0.9") high x 1.6cm (0.6") wide; 5.7grams weight. MARKS: Full set of English hallmarks (guaranteeing Sterling 925 standard silver) for Birmingham 1837 by Nathaniel Mills spread between base and cover. The grille is part marked with lion passant and NM maker's mark. CONDITION: Excellent. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any further questions. Good luck, Gary.  We offer a full money back guarantee, if you are not happy with the item, within fourteen days of receipt. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT US: If you would like to learn more about antique silver then please visit our two specialist sites.  As leading specialists in the field of fine antique silver, our first site at antiquesilverspoons offers a wealth of information and advice about buying silver - in particular canteens of cutlery & early/collectable silver. Our second site at UKsilverexchange explains the impact of the recent high metal prices on antique silver and explains how to best take advantage of the situation.  You can be assured of a professional and friendly service and will never be disappointed with purchases! COMBINED SHIPPING: Should you wish to bid on more than one item, we are always happy to combine postage and save you money! Please do not pay for the items until you are ready to ship, as eBay expect us to post immediately after payment. A quick message to let us know you plan to buy more would be gratefully received. Quality Silver - Sensible Prices  Read more