{"product_id":"antique-pinchbeck-vinaigrette-pendant-necklace","title":"SOLD Antique Pinchbeck Vinaigrette Pendant Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eA rare antique pinchbeck vinaigrette with steel grille on a contemporary Italian gold fill chain. Wear the vinaigrette alone or add other charms to the chain to create a special and unique necklace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003ePinchbeck is an alloy created by Christopher Pinchbeck in the 1720's as a cheaper alternative to gold. The alloy composed of copper and zinc was brighter than brass and more resistant to tarnishing. It was used for watchcases, jewellery and decorative items until the 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eA vinaigrette is a small hinged box or container often made of sterling silver and popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. They contained a sponge which was soaked in perfume or oils to mask the bad smells of the time. The sponge could also be soaked in vinegar to act as smelling salts for delicate individuals! The name of these containers comes from the French word for vinegar. The interior of these vinaigrettes were often highly decorated and washed in gilt to help prevent corrosion. They were small enough to keep in ones pocket or hung from a ladies chatelaine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eThis vinaigrette is in excellent antique condition considering its age with a tiny bit of wear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vinaigrette measures 3.3cm x 1.4cm (including the ring).\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is adjustable and can be worn at either 40cm, 42cm or 45cm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unique piece of jewellery may have signs of wear due to its history. It is beautifully imperfect and should be treated with love and care. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll Vonk Jewellery is presented in a gift box and pouch with luxe ribbon. If you would like a gift message included please message me at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vonk Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52939386749235,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1835\/9639\/files\/Antique-pinchbeck-vinaigrette-vonk-jewellery-1.jpg?v=1768093111","url":"https:\/\/vonkjewellery.com\/products\/antique-pinchbeck-vinaigrette-pendant-necklace","provider":"Vonk Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}