A gold-mounted smoky quartz vinaigrette
A gold-mounted smoky quartz vinaigrette

PROBABLY SCOTTISH, CIRCA 1820, UNMARKED

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A gold-mounted smoky quartz vinaigrette
Probably Scottish, circa 1820, unmarked
Oval, the cover and base of faceted smoky quartz, the gold mount with ribbed girdle and border of ribbon-wrapped flowers, the grille bright-cut with a central rosette with flowers and foliage, with wave border
1¾ in. (45 mm.) long

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