RARE ANTIQUE DUTCH SILVER VINAIGRETTE Figural Swan Ruby Eyes sterling

Description

VERY RARE RARE AUTHENTIC EXAMPLE.
In the 1700s and 1800s European silversmiths produced exquisite and rather exotic containers / VINAIGRETTES, designed to contain a sponge soaked in vinegar or aromatic oils. The function of these tiny personal accessories was to mask the odors of unclean houses, bodies, and clothing. When one considers that bathing was believed to be an unhealthy practice during this time, vinaigrette's usefulness can be understood.
FINE ANTIQUE SILVER FIGURAL VINAIGRETTE - MADE IN FORM OF A SWAN.
DUTCH, CIRCA EARLY 19th CENTURY.
MARKED AT THE BASE AND AT THE LID WITH DUTCH SILVER "SWORD" HALLMARKS FOR SMALL ARTICLES (indicates 833/1000 minimum finest).
JEWELED: REAL NATURAL RUBIES STONES IN THE EYES.
GUARANTEED SOLID SILVER, 833/1000 DUTCH SILVER STANDARD (lower than sterling).
CONDITION:
VERY GOOD ORIGINAL ANTIQUE CONDITION WITH MINOR CHARMING INDICATION OF AGE.
EXPECTED HANDLING MARKS, SOME DENTS AND LIGHT SCRATCHES.
NO REPAIRS.
DIMENSIONS:
ABOUT 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm) HIGH AND 1 11/16 in. (4.2 cm) WIDE.
WEIGHT:
ABOUT 0.58 TROY OZ. (17.9 GRAMS).
FINE QUALITY RARE EXAMPLE OF ANTIQUE  EUROPEAN SILVER.
100% ORIGINAL HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE ITEM.
Payment must be made within 3 days after the end of the auction, funds must clear before shipping. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED AS DESCRIBED.
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PAYMENT POLICY:
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RETURN POLICY:
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Although every effort is made to ensure accurate dimensions and weights, the figures shown should always be treated as approximate. The pictures should be considered as part of the item description.
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