Items with musical mechanism and automaton

Gold and agate snuffbox

    Gold and agate snuffbox

    Great Britain

    Mid-18th century

    Gold, agate; mounting, stone processing

    2.3 x 4.2 cm

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    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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