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Vinaigrette

Description

Gold and agate vinaigrette, mounted with rounded crystal, Scottish, nineteenth century

Museum reference

X.2023.70

Object name

Vinaigrette

Production information

Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

19th century

Style / Culture

Scottish

Materials

Gold, Agate, Quartz

Physical description

Small flask made of 10 curved pieces of polished agates in various colours, mounted with a rounded crystal, inclusions visible. The gold fitting of the lid is engraved, and there are four gold ball details around the rim. Inside the lid, the rough edge of the crystal is visible. The grille has a thistle and floral design.

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