George III silver combination vinaigrette and snuff box, London 1802
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1802
This George III silver combination piece serves as both a vinaigrette and a snuff box. Created in London in 1802, the object features a distinct rectangular form.
The exterior is notable for its detailed craftsmanship, showcasing sophisticated engraved lattice work complemented by geometric decorative patterns. The design also incorporates refined border motifs, likely foliage or leaf-like patterns, that frame the central surfaces. The object measures 58mm in size, reflecting the typical compact dimensions of personal containers intended for carrying tobacco or aromatic substances during the early 19th century.
The combination of these two specialized containers within a single silver vessel highlights the functional versatility often sought in Regency-era personal accessories. The piece displays a high level of finish characteristic of London silversmithing from the early 1800s, reflecting the aesthetic sensibilities of the George III period through its intricate surface ornamentation and deliberate construction.
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Physical characteristics
- Form
- rectangular
- Length
- 58mm
- Material
- silver
Technical characteristics
- Type
- combination vinaigrette and snuff box
Design
- Decoration
- engraved lattice work, geometric decoration
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Richard Lockwood & John Douglas
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.