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18th Century Silver Gilt & Agate Hardstone Snuff Box (1 of 10)
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18th Century Silver Gilt & Agate Hardstone Snuff Box

REF: 6319 / LA482017
£895
€1,045
$1,126
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Description
Offered for sale is this 18th Century antique silver gilt and hardstone (agate) snuff box, probably English, of shaped oval form. Caramel-colored agate hardstones in 18th-century snuff boxes were and are still much valued for any inclusions resembling landscapes, animals, or flowers, much as one might imagine a shape in a passing cloud. In this example, it is not hard to imagine looking out of a cave at a dark pool set in sunlit rocks. The lid is finely chased with leaves, flowers, latices, and, at the front, a dog staring at a duck on a pond.
measurements
Height:
22 mm
Depth:
55 mm
Length:
75 mm
Weight:
47 g
declaration
Lefays has clarified that the 18th Century Silver Gilt & Agate Hardstone Snuff Box (LA482017) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 18th Century
condition
In excellent condition with only very minor wear. Shallow indentations in the flat part of the base, which also has slight rubbing showing silver at the edge. Minimal tarnishing.
additional info
Material:
Date of Manufacture:
18th Century
location
This 18th Century Silver Gilt & Agate Hardstone Snuff Box is located in United Kingdom