Sale 6439
London
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22 May 2001
Price realised
GBP 2,115
Estimate
A Victorian gold-mounted and turquoise-set banded agate vinaigrette circa 1840, unmarked Oval, the cover and base of black, grey and white banded agate, the moulded mount with vari-coloured floral and foliate border set with a turquoise, with bright-cut grille depicting musical instruments and flowers 1 7/8 in. (47 mm.) long
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