Maker: Unknown
Silver-gilt; harp-shaped vinaigrette
Silver-gilt; the Irish harp-shaped vinaigrette is formed from a cast caryatid and scroll attached to coffin-shaped base cum box, with narrow wires forming the strings. The box is hinged, and closes with a screw peg. The top is pierced to release the perfume from the herbs or flowers contained in the box. Two rings (for suspending the vinaigrette from a chain) are attached to the top of the harp.
History note: Stockbridge Antiques, High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire
Given by Mrs J. Hull Grundy
Height: 6.3 cm
Length: 8.5 cm
Width: 1.6 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1983-10-10) by Hull Grundy, J., Mrs
The box is unmarked and may have been made in Ireland or England
Surface
composed of
gold
Base
Holes
Two Sides
Accession number: M.59-1983
Primary reference Number: 150741
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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