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CIRCA 1840, UNMARKED
Details
A Swiss enamelled, pearl and gem-set gold pendant vinaigrette
circa 1840, unmarked
Shaped oblong, with curved sides, the cover set with a spray of pearl and ruby-set flowers with gold foliage, on a ground of green guilloché enamel, with white borders and green leaves on a textured ground, the reverse similar but with plain gold central floral spray, with foliate ribbon cresting, and foliate scroll grille, the interior later engraved with an inscription
1 3/8 in. (35 mm.) high overall
The inscription reads, LA JOIE DES AUTRES EST UNE GRANDE PARTIE DE LA NOTRE 19-10-99
circa 1840, unmarked
Shaped oblong, with curved sides, the cover set with a spray of pearl and ruby-set flowers with gold foliage, on a ground of green guilloché enamel, with white borders and green leaves on a textured ground, the reverse similar but with plain gold central floral spray, with foliate ribbon cresting, and foliate scroll grille, the interior later engraved with an inscription
1 3/8 in. (35 mm.) high overall
The inscription reads, LA JOIE DES AUTRES EST UNE GRANDE PARTIE DE LA NOTRE 19-10-99
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.