Victorian Turquoise "Sputnik" Vinaigrette Pendant miniature egg pendants and superbly epitomised the progress

and superbly epitomised the progress of Modernity

began in the late 18th Century when the Prince of Wales (soon to be Georgian IV of England) fell in love with Maria Fitzherbert

the arms are outstretched above the skull so they touch the feet

Dating to the late 19th Century - circa 1890 - these wonderful pieces are modelled in 15k gold

Victorian Turquoise "Sputnik" Vinaigrette Pendant miniature egg pendants and superbly epitomised the progressDATE: 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