Victorian Turquoise "Sputnik" Vinaigrette Pendant miniature egg pendants and shows how important they

and shows how important they must have been to the numerous owners over the years

it's finished with fine millegrain edges and open galleries

one or two stones missing

It's modelled in platinum and was made in the early 20th Century

Victorian Turquoise "Sputnik" Vinaigrette Pendant miniature egg pendants and shows how important theyDATE: Victorian, 1891 A cool Victorian vinaigrette pendant modelled as a hemisphere and studded with turquoise cabochons. The back opens to store a scent soaked piece of fabric or foam and the front features tiny little holes, allowing the wearer to disguise unpleasant odours that they might have happened across with something sweeter It's modelled in 9 karat gold with hallmarks precisely dating it to the year 1891. STONES Turquoise MEASUREMENTS 2. 3