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View full screenGold and agate vinaigrette mounted with Cairngorm, containing sponge, Scottish, nineteenth century
X.2023.73
Scotland, Northern Europe
19th century
Scottish
Small flask made of panels of polished agate, 10-sided, fitted with gold metal engraved with scroll details. The hinged lid is mounted with a yellow stone. The grille inside has a thistle design. Inside the vinaigrette still contains a red-brown coloured sponge. There is an inscription engraved on the base.