Two similar gold-mounted carnelian vinaigrettes
Two similar gold-mounted carnelian vinaigrettes

CIRCA 1830, UNMARKED

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Two similar gold-mounted carnelian vinaigrettes
Circa 1830, unmarked
Each oval, the cover and base of one, and the cover of the other set with a cabochon carnelian in shades of orange, held with prong clasps, each gold mount with raised pellet borders on a textured ground, the gold base of one engraved with initials 'C.R.', each with differing bright-cut engraved grille with floral centre and stylised foliage border
1 3/16 in. (30 mm.) long and 1¼ in. (32 mm.) long (2)

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