Vinaigrette
1885-1886 (made)
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This vinaigrette was made by the Edinburgh jeweller, G&M Crichton who exhibited jewellery at the London Exhibition of 1872. Although their designs received some praise from critics, one commented that the "Highland shoulder-brooches..." were " extravagant in the amount of relief in the details..."
In the early years of the 19th century, the poetry and novels of Sir Walter Scott put Scotland on the tourist map. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were very fond of Scotland. Scottish pebble jewellery, already fashionable in the 18th century, became a popular souvenir. Birmingham jewellers responded to the demand, sometimes using stones from countries other than Scotland.
In the early years of the 19th century, the poetry and novels of Sir Walter Scott put Scotland on the tourist map. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were very fond of Scotland. Scottish pebble jewellery, already fashionable in the 18th century, became a popular souvenir. Birmingham jewellers responded to the demand, sometimes using stones from countries other than Scotland.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, with citrines, amethysts, bloodstone, mottled jasper and banded agate |
| Brief description | Scotland, Edinburgh, 1885-6; made by G. & M. Crichton. Silver, with citrines, amethysts, bloodstone, mottled jasper and banded agate. Used to contain an aromatic substance |
| Physical description | Scotland, Edinburgh, 1885-6; made by G. & M. Crichton. Silver, with citrines, amethysts, bloodstone, mottled jasper and banded agate. Used to contain an aromatic substance. Signed 'G. & M. CRICHTON, 15 PRINCES STREET EDINBURGH SCOTTISH', with Edinburgh hallmarks for 1885-86 |
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| Summary | This vinaigrette was made by the Edinburgh jeweller, G&M Crichton who exhibited jewellery at the London Exhibition of 1872. Although their designs received some praise from critics, one commented that the "Highland shoulder-brooches..." were " extravagant in the amount of relief in the details..." In the early years of the 19th century, the poetry and novels of Sir Walter Scott put Scotland on the tourist map. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were very fond of Scotland. Scottish pebble jewellery, already fashionable in the 18th century, became a popular souvenir. Birmingham jewellers responded to the demand, sometimes using stones from countries other than Scotland. |
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| Accession number | M.117-1966 |
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| Record created | July 18, 2005 |
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