AN ENGLISH GOLD, HARDSTONE AND GEM-SET SNUFF BOX
AN ENGLISH GOLD, HARDSTONE AND GEM-SET SNUFF BOX

CIRCA 1760

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AN ENGLISH GOLD, HARDSTONE AND GEM-SET SNUFF BOX
Circa 1760
Oval, the hinged cover with an unusual agate panel resembling sun rays shining on a cross on a hill, with later gold base, the silvered thumbpiece applied with faceted rubies and rose-cut diamonds, the rim with indistinguishable mark
2¾in. (6.9cm.) long

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