Antique Sterling Silver Miniature Vinaigrette Locket James Fenton Birmingham Sold with the original painted decoration

with the original painted decoration

1990: 10 Visual Arts Award

5" in length

below an ogee shaped molding are two short and three long graduated drawers

Antique Sterling Silver Miniature Vinaigrette Locket James Fenton Birmingham Sold with the original painted decorationA very elegant & charming antique sterling silver miniature locket vinaigrette by James Fenton, Birmingham, 1872. This miniature vinaigrette would have been worn as a locket on a chain, it is finely engraved with floral & engine turned decoration. The hinged lid enlosing an engraved and pierced hinged grille to receive a sponge with fragrant scent, a necessity with the stench of English cities in Victorian England. The back of the case is also