In case you’ve not noticed, let me point out that today’s posting has been sporadic and difficult. Somehow, all Internet connections in my area are messed up. This seems to be a probalem that’s reaching a forty mile radius. Every time I think, “Now, I can download my pictures and go on about my business,” the darn thing freezes up and I’m stuck. So, I apologize if I seem slow today. Also, I’m aware that most everything I’ve put up today has been formatted oddly.
Oh well. Let’s soldier onward.
Even though technology is not cooperating with me, I am always amused by this name. “The Dinglinger Box. Say it with me, “Dinglinger.” Love it.
So, here’s the Dinglinger (ha!) Box. This cylindrical gold and silver box has a cover which has been enameled and set with rose-cut diamonds in silver settings and four rubies.
The box is the work of Johann Melchior Dinglinger (1664-1731). Dinglinger was the court jeweler to Augustus the Strong of Saxony, Germany.
2 comments:
If Frank Sinatra was alive in 1705 he probably would have called it A Ringa Dinglinger. All kidding aside this is a really beautiful piece.
Ah! That's wonderful! Now, I wish I could hear him say that!
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