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Victorian 18K Gold Enamel & Diamond Perfume Pendant browse these categories for related items... All Items: Estate Jewelry:Gold:Victorian: Pre 1900: item # 785306
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A very fine Victorian 18K yellow gold perfume flask or vinaigrette intended to be worn as a pendant. The container is in a slightly heart-shaped flask form with a hinged cap. Both sides are enameled with bouquets of blue and white flowers and green foliage. The bouquet on the front is centered with a small collet-set old European cut diamond that adds just a touch of sparkle. The whole is suspended from a double chain. The piece might have been filled with a scent, but more likely, it was filled with a "vinaigrette"--a bracing aromatic liquid that was used to protect a delicate lady from some of the more objectionable odors encountered on 19th century streets. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold. Origin: America, ca. 1860. Condition: excellent, slight wear to enamel visible with a loupe. Size: 1-1/8" x 3/4" (excluding chain). Weight: 4.5 grams. |
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