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Vinaigrette and ring

three-colour gold; lapis lazuli

c. 1820

of vinaigrette 3.5 cm width; of ring 2.4 cm diameter

Inscription/Mark (unmarked)

Provenance: 

Place of Creation: England

WA2013.1.355

Vinaigrette, three colour gold and lapis lazuli, the grille engraved with flowers and a lute and a sheet of music. Attached to the vinaigrette by a gold chain is a gold finger-ring, chased with flowers and set with lapis lazuli. Set in a leather case, specifically fitted for both objects.

Literature: 

Bequeathed by Michael Wellby, 2012.