Unusual Large Victorian Silver Plaited Hair Memorial Vinaigrette

Edward Edwards, London 1840
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A fine quality and unusual early Victorian silver Memorial Vinaigrette of large rounded rectangular form with raised serpentine thumbpiece, engine turned decoration to the lid, sides and base, a ""locket"" of five strips of plaited hair inset into the cover behind a beveled glass panel, the silver gilt interior with finely pierced grille with ""dog-tooth"" border.

By Edward Edwards, London, 1840


Sold - £775.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
14 mm (0.55 inches)
W
43 mm (1.69 inches)
D
33 mm (1.30 inches)
Weight
46.50 Grams (1.50 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
MSC138
Medium
Silver