Snuffboxes and Сigarette Сases

Louis XV-style silver-gilt agate snuffbox

    Louis XV-style silver-gilt agate snuffbox

    France, Paris

    18th century

    Agate, gold; carving, polishing, embossing

    3.6 х 7.3 х 5.7 cm, 115 gr

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    Rectangular snuffbox, the lid, four sides and covered with panels of blood-orange agate embossed with diagonal pattern of trailing foliage, the base with reeded gold mounts, the lid engraved with wavy pattern, slightly raised incorporated thumb ramp; hinged burgundy leather fitted case. Frame is of later period (1819-1838).

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    Инв.3615/ДПИ