VINAIGRETTE
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
The small tightly curled horn is very dark in color. The silver cover is decorated in repousse with thistles and is set with a faceted Scotch topaz. The inside cover is partly broken. There is a chain and ring for carrying attached to the side of the hinge. There is a small silver shield on the front.
- Object name:
- VINAIGRETTE
- Made from:
- Horn -- silver -- stone
- Made in:
- SCOTLAND
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 5.1 cm (2 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 36.98
- Class:
- HORN
- Signature marks:
- MONOGRAM on shield: ELD
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973