Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 and Day 2 - 22nd January 2013

Lot 680

A 19th century Scottish gold mounted hard stone vinaigrette

Estimate £2,500 - £3,000

+ Buyers Premium

Description

A 19th century Scottish gold mounted hard stone vinaigrette,

unmarked circa 1850,

panelled barrel form, mounted with various coloured panels, the hinged cover with a band of foliate decoration and with a rock crystal cabochon, the interior with a hinged pierced foliate scroll grille, height 6cm.

Provenance: Bonhams, Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu, Knightsbridge, 30 October 2001, lot 33.