Early 19th Century French 3-Colour Gold & Micromosaic Vinaigrette Hen & Chicks
Paris c1820
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A fine early 19th century French three colour gold Vinaigrette, of rectangular cushion form with raised floral decoration on a matt background to the base and sides. The lid inset with an Italian micromosaic panel depicting a mother hen and her chicks within a grassy landscape with rocks and plants in the foreground. The interior with an intricately pierced grille.
The subject is after a painting by Johann Wenzel Peter (1745-1829) now in the Vatican Museum.
Paris, c1819 - 1838. (Rams head mark - minimum 18 carat gold).
Sold - £4,250.00
Condition
In fine condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
12 mm
(0.47 inches)
W
41 mm
(1.61 inches)
D
28 mm
(1.10 inches)
Weight
41.20 Grams
(1.32 troy ounces)
Country
France
Stock Code
PB280323.21
Medium
Gold
