A very fine Gold Mounted Agate Snuff Box. Made most probably in London, circa 1745-50.

A very fine Gold Mounted Agate Snuff Box. Made most probably in London, circa 1745-50.

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The box is modelled in the escutcheon form with an attractively shaded agate panel on both the cover and base, all surrounded by a reeded gold frame. The thumb piece is modelled as a protruding Rococo raying shell and the sides are beautifully chased with panels of floral sprays, detailed rural dwellings and shell motifs, all on a matted ground. The panels are divided by chased scroll divisions. The decoration is in excellent, crisp, condition.

Length: 2.6 inches.
Width: 1.75 inches.
Height: 0.65 inches.

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