Sale 6439
London
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22 May 2001
Price realised
GBP 7,050
Estimate
A Swiss enamelled and pearl-set vinaigrette Geneva, circa 1830, unmarked Octagonal, with sprays of flowers in reds, pinks and blues on a blue enamelled ground, and set with borders and rosettes of pearls, suspended by a pearl and enamelled tubular link chain from a ring formed as a serpent highlighted with blue enamel, cabochon eyes and set with a pearl, with scroll grille the body, 1 3/8 in. (35 mm.) long, 6¼ in. (160 mm.) long overall including chain
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