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APPARENTLY UNMARKED EXCEPT FOR TWO LATER FRENCH DUTY-MARKS, CIRCA 1760
Details
A fine gold and agathe jewelled snuff-box
Apparently unmarked except for two later French duty-marks, circa 1760
Rectangular semi-translucent brownish/grey agathe snuff-box with baluster sides, within wavy floral gold mounts with plain scroll thumbpiece, the slightly raised lid overlaid with a cagework of further floral scrolls, centred by a jewelled horn with flowers set with rubies, emeralds and diamonds, marked on inside rim
5.3 cm. wide
Apparently unmarked except for two later French duty-marks, circa 1760
Rectangular semi-translucent brownish/grey agathe snuff-box with baluster sides, within wavy floral gold mounts with plain scroll thumbpiece, the slightly raised lid overlaid with a cagework of further floral scrolls, centred by a jewelled horn with flowers set with rubies, emeralds and diamonds, marked on inside rim
5.3 cm. wide
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Sale room notice
Please note one corner ornament left at the back is lacking.