VINAIGRETTE
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
The vinaigrette is a rectangular box which is engraved on the cover with a diaper pattern and fretwork enclosing fleurettes and a reserved panel in the center with illegible initials. On the bottom is a formal motif in the center. The openwork inner cover is engraved with flowers and gilded.
- Object name:
- VINAIGRETTE
- Made from:
- Silver -- silver gilt
- Made in:
- Birmingham, England
- Date made:
- 1829 (?)
- Size:
- 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 12.202
- Class:
- SILVER
- Signature marks:
- MARK; MONOGRAM Marks: Lion passant (sterling standard, 1773-1867); Anchor (Birmingham Assay office); Date letter F (?)- for 1829 (?); Maker's mark illegible; illegible monogram on front
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973