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CIRCA 1840, MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT
Details
A French gold and gem-set vinaigrette
circa 1840, maker's mark indistinct
In the form of a censer, octagonal on a circular pedestal foot, with E-curved brackets and fluted borders, the base engraved with scrolls and a cartouche, the body and side panels with strapwork cartouches and set with various gems, including turquoise, emerald, amethyst, and sapphire, the peaked openwork cover with acanthus and pineapple finial, with foliate scroll grille, suspended on four chains joined at a ring, marked on grille bezel
1 7/8 in. (47 mm.) high without chain
circa 1840, maker's mark indistinct
In the form of a censer, octagonal on a circular pedestal foot, with E-curved brackets and fluted borders, the base engraved with scrolls and a cartouche, the body and side panels with strapwork cartouches and set with various gems, including turquoise, emerald, amethyst, and sapphire, the peaked openwork cover with acanthus and pineapple finial, with foliate scroll grille, suspended on four chains joined at a ring, marked on grille bezel
1 7/8 in. (47 mm.) high without chain
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.