Antique Vinaigrette Jewelry For Sale. Used by both men and women, vinaigrettes were suspended from chatelaines, placed in pockets, hung from long chains, bracelets or finger rings. The box would also have a grille to cover the sponge.
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During the Victorian era,scent was to be sniffed rather then worn and made a fashion statement.
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Like pomanders before them, these containers were often worn on a chain, with some resembling tiny perfume bottles and others designed more like metal. The perfume, or aromatic vinegar, would be contained within these boxes soaked in a sponge. Only Genuine Antique Enamel Jewellery Approved for sale on www.sellingantiques.co.uk What is a Vinaigrette?