Locati LLC To Offer A Collection Of Vinaigrettes

December 6, 2019

Locati LLC of Maple Glen, Pa., is pleased to present a single-owner collection of vinaigrettes for sale online-only from Monday, Dec. 9, to Monday, Dec. 16.
Vinaigrettes are small, decorative sterling silver or gold boxes that were used during periods of travel in the 18th and 19th centuries. A sponge soaked with perfume or a desired scent would be placed inside a vinaigrette and therefore provide a more practical method of carrying scents, instead of transporting glass bottles or vials. These unique pieces were also an indication of social ranking, since only affluent people could afford perfume.
The single owner collection includes predominantly English sterling silver vinaigrettes, dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Featured in the sale will be over 100 vinaigrette examples by various makers.
“We are very excited about this sale,” said Michael Locati, co-owner of Locati LLC. “Included in the sale are some beautiful and unusual pieces, including an 18-carat gold George IV vinaigrette by Charles Rawlings and a Scottish sterling and horn vinaigrette.”
All items will be available for inspection in Maple Glen by appointment or on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Locati’s facility is located at 1425 Welsh Road, Maple Glen, Pa.
For further information, call 215-619-2873 or visit www.locatillc.com.

 

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