Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 2 - 13th April - 13th April 2022
Lot 608
An early 19th century gold-mounted
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £1800
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Description
An early 19th century gold-mounted, hardstone and micro mosaic vinaigrette,
unmarked, circa 1820,
oval form, the sides and cover with chased foliate decoration, on a matted background, the hinged cover set with an oval micro mosaic of a Spaniel dog, within a blue border, amethyst case, the interior with a pierced and engraved foliate scroll silver-gilt grille, length 5.2cm.
Provenance: purchased from Christie's, 11 July 1990.