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French Vinaigrette Pendant

  • This rare 18th-century French gold vinaigrette doubles as an attractive pendant necklace
  • The pendant is encrusted with emerald and ruby accents
  • The vinaigrette would have held a cloth soaked in perfume for a pleasant smelling experience
  • Set in 18K yellow gold
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Item No. 31-6653

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This romantic 18th-century French pendant features verdant emerald and crimson ruby accents set in lustrous 18K yellow gold. More than an elegant statement necklace, the pendant would have served a dual function as a vinaigrette. Gentlemen and ladies utilized vinaigrettes to avoid the pungent smells that were commonplace in the streets of 18th-century cities. The vinaigrette contained a wad of cotton or cloth material, soaked in perfume, vinegar or smelling salts, held in place by. . .
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This romantic 18th-century French pendant features verdant emerald and crimson ruby accents set in lustrous 18K yellow gold. More than an elegant statement necklace, the pendant would have served a dual function as a vinaigrette. Gentlemen and ladies utilized vinaigrettes to avoid the pungent smells that were commonplace in the streets of 18th-century cities. The vinaigrette contained a wad of cotton or cloth material, soaked in perfume, vinegar or smelling salts, held in place by a pierced lid that allowed the carrier to inhale the aromatic substance instead of the less pleasant odors one could encounter throughout the day. 

Set in 18K yellow gold

Circa 1750

Pendant: 1 1/2" length
Chain: 16 1/2" length
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French Vinaigrette Pendant
Period: 18th Century
Origin: France
Type: Pendants
French Vinaigrette Pendant
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