A GEORGE II GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX ENGLAND, CIRCA 1750
Cartouche shaped, the base of polished gold, the sides chased with birds and rabbits in landscape interspersed with Renaissance style motifs on matted ground, the cover set with a translucent honey colour agate panel within a gold mount chased with birds, scrolls and foliage
3 in. (7.8 cm.) long
Gross weight: 2 oz. 8 dwt. (91 gr.)
View it on
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
Cartouche shaped, the base of polished gold, the sides chased with birds and rabbits in landscape interspersed with Renaissance style motifs on matted ground, the cover set with a translucent honey colour agate panel within a gold mount chased with birds, scrolls and foliage
3 in. (7.8 cm.) long
Gross weight: 2 oz. 8 dwt. (91 gr.)