Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 19th & 20th July - 19th July 2016

Lot 766

A Victorian Scottish novelty silver thistle vinaigrette

Estimate £750 - £800 | Hammer £1300

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Description

A Victorian Scottish novelty silver thistle vinaigrette,

by A.F, Edinburgh 1881, retailed by Mackay and Chisolm, also stamped with a design lozenge for 2 April 1881,

the thistle with a hinged cover engraved with thistles and initials, the interior with a pierced silver-gilt grille, and with a chain and ring attachment, length 5.4cm, approx. weight 0.8oz.