Gold and agate snuffbox
Gold and agate snuffbox
Great Britain
Mid-18th century
Gold, agate; mounting, stone processing
2.3 x 4.2 cm
The circular snuffbox with a hinged top lid is made of wavy agate in a gold mount. The translucent body features a curved generatrix and a flat bottom, joined by a gold rim. The rim of the lid, featuring a shaped projection on the front side for convenience of opening, is connected to the upper rim of the body by a hinge.
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