Two hardstone vinaigrettes, probably Scottish, circa 1875
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November 10, 04:38 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Two hardstone vinaigrettes, probably Scottish, circa 1875
Two hardstone vinaigrettes, probably Scottish, circa 1875
upright baluster form with lobed sides, the first of chocolate brown colour, the lid set with a carnelian-coloured agate cabochon within gold claw mounts, above a scalopped rim engraved with stylised leaves; the second similarly constructed, of pale grey colour with silver-gilt mounts and beaded border, the lid set with a grey agate cabochon; both with engraved pierced grilles
5.5cm., 2⅛in. high; 6.7cm., 2⅝in. high
metal, hardstone
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