A French gold-mounted garnet and turquoise-set vinaigrette
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A French gold-mounted garnet and turquoise-set vinaigrette

BY AUGUSTIN-ANDRÉ HÉGUIN (FL. 1785-1822), MARKED, PARIS, 1809-1819

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A French gold-mounted garnet and turquoise-set vinaigrette
by Augustin-André Héguin (fl. 1785-1822), marked, Paris, 1809-1819
Oval, the base a cabochon garnet, the cover set with turquoise stones in the form of a flower, flanked by foliate scrolls on a textured ground, with foliate and fishscale borders, the grille a diaperwork and interlocking circle pattern, with sponge, indistinctly marked inside cover and on side
1 3/8 in. (35 mm.) long
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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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