Venetian Silver: A trade name used by Deykin & Sons of Birmingham, England, given to wares made of nickel
silver. Has no silver content.
silver. Has no silver content.
Vermeil: Silver which has been gilded.
Voider: See Waste Bowl.
Vesta Case: A small case with a hinged lid used to hold matches, which were originally called vestas.
Also called a matchsafe.
Also called a matchsafe.
Vinaigrette: A small hinged box with an interior pierced cover which held a piece of cotton or
cloth that had been soaked in vinegar or perfume. Used in the days of less than perfect sanitary
conditions and primarily by women, the scents would be inhaled to mask foul odors eminating
from the streets.
cloth that had been soaked in vinegar or perfume. Used in the days of less than perfect sanitary
conditions and primarily by women, the scents would be inhaled to mask foul odors eminating
from the streets.
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