The Wellby Collection

Vinaigrette

gold, enamel, opel, rubies, purpurine?, lapis lazuli?

c. 1820

4.3 cm diameter; 4 cm height

Inscription/Mark (unmarked)

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Place of Creation: England
Place of Creation: London (?)

WA2013.1.337

A gold vinaigrette with enamel, in the form of an duke's coronet, precious and semi-precious stones; the interior pierced and chased with scrollwork and wings. On the side the Roman numerals 'IV'. The gems round the side, Garnet, Emerald, Opel, Ruby, Garnet, Emerald, spell out the name George.

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Bequeathed by Michael Wellby, 2012.