Description: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STERLING VINAIGRETTE, NEWSTEAD ABBEY. Newstead Abbey was founded around 1170 for the Black Canons of the Augustinian order. The abbey's location near the royal hunting ground of Sherwood Forest meant that it was required to host royal visitors on numerous occasions, and the cost of doing so stretched the finances of the abbey.Edward I is known to have stayed at Newstead on 4 occasions, and despite the honour, one can't help but wonder of the canons were pleased to see the back of the king and his retinue when they finally left.Newstead was dissolved by Henry VIII in 1539, and the house was sold to Sir John Byron, Lieutenant of Sherwood, for 810 pounds. Sir John was followed by his son, also named John, or, more colourfully, by the moniker 'Little Sir John of the Great Beard'. This second Sir John Byron is said to haunt the Abbey grounds, just one of several ghostly figures seen at Newstead over the years.Generations of Byrons transformed the medieval abbey into a grand residence, though they did not dispense with the abbey, but incorporated it into the house as it grew. Many of the original abbey features were left more or less intact, including the cloisters, refectory, kitchen, and the stew pond where the canons kept fish. TRULY COLLECTORS GRADE ITEM.MAGNIFICENT GEORGIAN ENGLISH STERLING SILVER "CASTLE TOP" VINAIGRETTE. In present-day society, personal hygiene has been elevated to a very high priority in judging and being judged by our peers. Personal hygiene, however, was not always so meticulous. Prior to the introduction of soaps, and their easy accessibility, people needed a reliable means to mask the varied smells and odors wafting through their environment. The vinaigrette served that purpose admirably. Designed as a miniature container with a small sponge that could be saturated with sweet-smelling perfumes and oils, it was held under the nose to mask less than fragrant surroundings. FULLY MARKED WITH ENGLISH HALLMARKS FOR BIRMINGHAM, 1810. MAKER'S MARK "T&P" FOR TYLOR & PERRY - IMPORTANT SILVER MAKER. FANTASTIC CRISP REALISTIC DETAILS.STUNNING BRIGHT GILDING INSIDE. ORIGINAL SPANCH IS STILL PRESENT. SIZE: ABOUT 1 3/4 x 1 1/16 in. (45 x 27.5 mm). WEIGHT:ABOUT 1+ TROY OZ. (33 GRAMS) - VERY GOOD WEIGHT FOR THE SIZE CONDITION: EXCELLENT / MINT ORIGINAL ANTIQUE CONDITION WITH MINOR CHARMING INDICATION OF AGE. SHOWS VERY INSIGNIFICANT EXPECTED HANDLING MARKS. STUNNING CRISP DETAILS - NEVER WAS POLISHED ON POLISHING WHEEL.ORIGINAL GILDING INSIDE IS IN MINT ORIGINAL CONDITION.NO MONOGRAM OR MONO REMOVAL.FINEST QUALITY, OVER 210 YEARS OLD COLLECTORS GRADE EXAMPLE. Payment must be made within 3 days after the end of the auction, funds must clear before shipping. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED AS DESCRIBED. SHIPPING: We ship all items from UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Shipping worldwide via USPS Express Mail (with on line tracking service). Shipping in USA via UPS or USPS (with online tracking service). Please Note: Seller accepts no responsibility for shipping errors related to incorrect shipping addresses, custom delays, custom charges… Customers are responsible for any destination charges (customs duty or inspection fees). PAYMENT POLICY: Payment should be made within 3 working days from purchase. RETURN POLICY: Your satisfaction is very important to us. Refund given ONLY if item is not as represented and shipped back within 3 business days from receiving the item. Items must be in their original condition with similar of our packing. We will not reimburse the return shipping. All returned items must be sent by Registered Mail. 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. We do not take responsibility for any personal or third party losses. If you have any questions please feel free to email us.
Price: 1195 USD
Location: PA
End Time: 2024-09-23T18:18:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Composition: Sterling Silver
Type: Box
Material: Silver
Age: Pre-1800
