Caption

Fragrance container vinaigrette, maker Thomas Shaw fl. 1822–ca. 1840; 1782–1845, goldsmith; scrap-purchase provenance. Vinaigrette in the form of a bag with an envelope closure and a protruding tongue, decorated on the front with dot-engraved flowers and leaves. Hinged lid opening to an interior with an openwork insert decorated with plant scrolls. Dated 1834/1835. England, Birmingham. Toilet accessory. Materials/technique: engraving, openwork. Dimensions: height 2.1 cm, width 1.5 cm, depth 1 cm; weight 10 g., A small open metal box with a hinged lid shown from an angle, the interior of the lid displaying scratches and a worn golden surface, the box interior featuring a decorative filigree insert with ornate cutouts and touches of gold, the exterior of the box appearing silver with engraved patterns and a slightly tarnished, aged finish; the overall colors visible are silver, gold, and pale gray, set against a light gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A08_355

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Keywords

Fragrance container vinaigrette maker Thomas Shaw fl 1822–ca 1840 1782–1845 goldsmith scrap-purchase provenance Vinaigrette form bag envelope closure protruding tongue decorated front dot-engraved flowers leaves Hinged lid opening interior openwork insert decorated plant scrolls Dated 1834 1835 England Birmingham Toilet accessory Materials technique engraving openwork Dimensions height 2.1 cm width 1.5 cm depth 1 cm weight 10 g small open metal box hinged lid shown angle lid displaying scratches worn golden surface box interior featuring decorative filigree insert ornate cutouts touches gold exterior box appearing silver engraved patterns slightly tarnished aged finish colors visible pale gray set light gray background.