18th c scandinavian silver heartshaped hovedvandsg vinaigrette love token circa 1780

Description

This exquisite Scandinavian solid silver vinaigrette is called a Hovedvansaeg. It literally means head-water egg: an egg to contain 'water' to revive the senses. It was with this type of box from Scandinavia that a young man indicated his intentions to the young lady of his choice.
'Hovedvands�g' are of various forms and date from about 1725. The earlier ones are heart-shaped.
This silver heart-shaped 'hovedvands�g' is surmounted by a pierced crown. The hinged lid opens to reveal a gilt interior. It stands on an oval pedestal base. The base flanked by two rampant lions or mythical creatures. The main body profusely engraved with foliate scrolls.
These spice boxes were often engraved with pinprick marks of the couples initials, as is this particular example.
The initials "RBI . DB" in prick-dot engravings on the underside.
Hallmarks:
Unmarked as was often the case with this type of item but tested as silver
Dimensions:
Height: 8.5cm / 3.2 inches.
Width: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Depth: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Condition:
Very good.
No holes or dents.
Hinge is strong condition. Snaps shut nicely.
Postage UK: �7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from �12 International Signed For.
You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.
To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.
To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.
Internal Ref: DEC86

Dimensions

Height = 8.5 cm (4")
Width = 4.5 cm (2")
Depth = 2.5 cm (1")

18TH C. SCANDINAVIAN SILVER HEART-SHAPED HOVEDVANDS�G / VINAIGRETTE / LOVE TOKEN, CIRCA 1780

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

DEC86

Description

This exquisite Scandinavian solid silver vinaigrette is called a Hovedvansaeg. It literally means head-water egg: an egg to contain 'water' to revive the senses. It was with this type of box from Scandinavia that a young man indicated his intentions to the young lady of his choice.
'Hovedvands�g' are of various forms and date from about 1725. The earlier ones are heart-shaped.
This silver heart-shaped 'hovedvands�g' is surmounted by a pierced crown. The hinged lid opens to reveal a gilt interior. It stands on an oval pedestal base. The base flanked by two rampant lions or mythical creatures. The main body profusely engraved with foliate scrolls.
These spice boxes were often engraved with pinprick marks of the couples initials, as is this particular example.
The initials "RBI . DB" in prick-dot engravings on the underside.
Hallmarks:
Unmarked as was often the case with this type of item but tested as silver
Dimensions:
Height: 8.5cm / 3.2 inches.
Width: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Depth: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Condition:
Very good.
No holes or dents.
Hinge is strong condition. Snaps shut nicely.
Postage UK: �7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from �12 International Signed For.
You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.
To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.
To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.
Internal Ref: DEC86

Dimensions

Height = 8.5 cm (4")
Width = 4.5 cm (2")
Depth = 2.5 cm (1")

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