A GEORGE II GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE VINAIGRETTE
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A GEORGE II GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE VINAIGRETTE

LONDON, CIRCA 1760

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A GEORGE II GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE VINAIGRETTE
LONDON, CIRCA 1760
octagonal gold-mounted box of cloudy agate, overlaid with pierced gold cagework with floral garlands hung between twisted gold columns, the rim of the cover enamelled with opaque white champlevé band inlaid with inscription 'RIEN N'EST TROP BON POUR CE QU'ON AIME', slightly raised scroll thumbpiece, circular pierced grille
1 3/8 in. (35 mm.) high

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