1750-1820
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A SILHOUETTE AGATE 'EYEBALL GROUP' SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1820
Of rounded rectangular shape with sloping shoulders, the pale creamy honey-coloured stone with dark russet inclusions to one side cleverly carved and polished to depict an eagle in flight with a bear-cub in its claws, the eyes and claws carved in vivid detail, the reverse plain with transparent pale milky inclusions, metal-mounted red glass stopper
1750-1820
Of rounded rectangular shape with sloping shoulders, the pale creamy honey-coloured stone with dark russet inclusions to one side cleverly carved and polished to depict an eagle in flight with a bear-cub in its claws, the eyes and claws carved in vivid detail, the reverse plain with transparent pale milky inclusions, metal-mounted red glass stopper