Antique Georgian Vinaigrette Locket, Mini French Charles X Enameled Vinaigrette Pendant c. 1830 silver_chain adding a touch of warmth

adding a touch of warmth and luxury

synthetic rubiesWeight: 7

Small and dainty

4 gPeriod: late Victorian c

Antique Georgian Vinaigrette Locket, Mini French Charles X Enameled Vinaigrette Pendant c. 1830 silver_chain adding a touch of warmthThis rare beauty is known as a "vinaigrette" locket. Delicate and refined, it features chiseled floral borders and blue enameling. It opens with a little door to reveal an interior pierced gallery panel behind which a piece of scented cloth could be tucked to revive the wearer in case of fainting or to mask unpleasant doors. This one dates all the way back to the late Georgian period, circa 1830. As they are light weight with several hinges, few have