An ivory, gold and enamelled vinaigrette
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An ivory, gold and enamelled vinaigrette

CIRCA 1820, UNMARKED

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An ivory, gold and enamelled vinaigrette
circa 1820, unmarked
In the form of a basket, the slightly tapering cylindrical sides with textured woven ivory hoops and reeded gold staves, with reeded borders, the cover with flowers and foliage enamelled in bright blues, yellows, greens, reds and white, with vents operable by a gold lever, the hinged ivory base revealing a removable gold-mounted scented sponge, with ring handle
1¼ in. (32 mm.) high
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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.

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