Vinaigrette
1800-1899 (made)
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Pendant circular vinaigrette, with curved front and back, containing a mass of cloth. There are 12 hinged plaques of pierced metal on the back, each set with black florets, possibly of oxidised silver. The front is made of imitation filigree, set with black florets and seven turquoise pastes. The central paste is plain, but the six surrounding it are painted in imitation of Roman micro-mosaics.
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Materials and techniques | Gilt metal set with oxidised silver florets and imitation micro-mosaic plaques |
Brief description | Circular gilt metal vinaigrette with imitation micro-mosaic plaques, Italy, 1800-1899. |
Physical description | Pendant circular vinaigrette, with curved front and back, containing a mass of cloth. There are 12 hinged plaques of pierced metal on the back, each set with black florets, possibly of oxidised silver. The front is made of imitation filigree, set with black florets and seven turquoise pastes. The central paste is plain, but the six surrounding it are painted in imitation of Roman micro-mosaics. |
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Credit line | Gift of Frank Wallis |
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Accession number | CIRC.39-1953 |
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Record created | October 24, 2008 |
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