10-28-201210-28-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2618BBoston
October 28, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Vinaigrette Pendant Set with Miniature-painted Buildings of Paris

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$360$300
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2618BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 28, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Vinaigrette Pendant Set with Miniature-painted Buildings of Paris, probably France, 18th century, square plinth-shaped gilt-brass receptacle, with applied and engraved foliage, with hinged lid, the base set with carnelian, the top and sides set with round and oval miniature painted scenes of the cathedral of Notre-Dame, Arc de Triomphe, Pillar of Vandom, and the Pantheon, with gilt-brass linked chain and hanging ring, dia. 1 3/4 in.

Note: A note accompanying the vinaigrette is inscribed "Vinagrette [sic] Property of Mary Louise A. Johnson."
Mary Louisa Adams (1828-1859) is the granddaughter of John Quincy Adams, born while he was president. She was married to William Clarkson Johnson.
Estimate $400-600

Miniatures are possibly on ivory but hard to tell, there is some moisture dameage to the images leaving some residue.

Keywords

Paris, Arc de Triomphe, France, cathedral of Notre-Dame, Pantheon, Mary Louisa Adams, Mary Louise, Louise A. Johnson, president, John Quincy Adams, William Clarkson Johnson