16th Jul, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2051
 

2051

A Scottish Gilt-Metal Mounted Horn Vinaigrette
Probably by Peter Westren, Edinburgh, With Design Registration Diamond for 29 July 1871

in the form of a powder-flask, the gilt-metal mounts chased with thistles, the hinged cover set with facetted smoky quartz, the other end with a facetted amethyst, one side applied with a vacant shield, the interior with hinged pierced grille, with suspension chain

82mm wide

The design registration diamond on this vinaigrette probably refers to design number 254343 'Metal mounted powder horn' which was registered on 29 July 1871 by Peter Westren of 103 Princess Street, Edinburgh.

Sold for £450
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

Applied with design registration diamond. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is a split to the lower mounts and this mount has been re-fixed with glue. The suspension chain is probably later.

 


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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Jul, 2022

To include attractive and beautiful pieces of jewellery, with a selection of fine jewels by Boodles, Bulgari, Chopard, Tiffany, Hennell and Cartier, a strong selection of vintage collector’s and luxury modern watches, and fine pieces of period silver.

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