Vinaigrette of gold

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NA 592
Date:	Around 1880
Material:	Gold
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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