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CIRCA 1820, UNMARKED
Details
A George IV double sided vari-coloured gold vinaigrette
circa 1820, unmarked
Formed as a key, the cylindrical body textured and with two floral bands, one side with vinaigrette compartment with plain chain-engraved grille, the other enclosing a hinged clear glass covered compartment, with Greek key terminal, each side of the ring in a different pattern of overlapping leaves or bands
1 5/8 in. (42 mm.) long
circa 1820, unmarked
Formed as a key, the cylindrical body textured and with two floral bands, one side with vinaigrette compartment with plain chain-engraved grille, the other enclosing a hinged clear glass covered compartment, with Greek key terminal, each side of the ring in a different pattern of overlapping leaves or bands
1 5/8 in. (42 mm.) long
Provenance
Sotheby's, Geneva, 14 May 1987, lot 169 (SFr. 2,600).
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.