1858 Great Antique English Victorian Sterling Silver Oval Vinaigrette Scent Box

Description

Presented is an attractive little English Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette
or scent box. This piece was made by Aston & Son of Birmingham and dates to
1858. The box is done in an oval form, rather than the rectangular form often
seen in vinaigrettes. The exterior of the vinaigrette is beautifully hand
engraved with classical floral and foliate scroll designs, against a finely
textured background. One side has a blank cartouche enclosed in scrolls. The
interior of the box has a pierced grill, with a scrolled foliate design.
The box is in great condition. The hinge of the lid is in great shape, and
the lid shuts nicely. There are no splits, no dents, no monogram removals, and
no repairs.
The interior of the box is stamped with the anchor for the city of
Birmingham, the date letter J for 1858, and the maker's mark for Aston & Son
(Thomas Aston & William Aston). The interior of the lid is stamped with
Queen Victoria's duty mark, the maker's mark for Aston & Son (Thomas Aston
& William Aston), and the lion passant for sterling silver.
The box measures about 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/4 inches by 3/8 of an inch, LxWxH.
The box weighs 17.2 grams.
-jm
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