Vinaigrette of gold

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A vinaigrette was a small ornamental bottle used to hold scented vinegar or 'smelling salts' for ladies to ward off fainting fits. This gold example dates from around 1880.

The vinaigrette is set with agates and a citrine.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-386-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NA 592
• Date: Around 1880
  
• Material: Gold
  Vinaigrette
  
• Dimensions: 46 mm H x 36 mm W x 29 mm D
  
• What: Vinaigrette
  
• Subject: Costume, etc. (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Description: Gold-mounted vinaigrette
  
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