VINAIGRETTE
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
The small dark horn is tightly curled and has on the front a blank silver shield. The silver cover is decorated in repousse with thistles and is set with a faceted Scotch topaz. The hinge has a large globe of silver and a extension that attaches to the cover. The inside has an engraved and gilded cover.
- Object name:
- VINAIGRETTE
- Made from:
- Horn -- silver -- stone
- Made in:
- SCOTLAND
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 36.97
- Class:
- HORN
- Signature marks:
- MARK on hing: anchor; D; lion walking to the left; C & Co
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973