These very fine vases with diamond and turquoise collars, are 10cm high, 6.5cm in diameter.
The 1690 Devonshire Schedule which itemised an immense bequest from Elizabeth, Countess of Devonshire (1619-1689), to her daughter Anne, Countess of Exeter (1649-1703), records under the heading: ‘gold things’…..’Two Gold Jarrs philligrin with Covers sett round the Necks with Turquoise and Diamonds.’
