Antique Sterling Silver Miniature Vinaigrette Locket James Fenton Birmingham Sold The case made of black

The case made of black lacquer and decorated externally with gold as a stylized river

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Antique Sterling Silver Miniature Vinaigrette Locket James Fenton Birmingham Sold The case made of blackA 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