An unusual gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, probably English, circa 1765

An unusual gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, probably English, circa 1765

of basket form with wavy corners, the dendritic agate panels enclosed within scroll and shell cagework mounts, rectangular footrim with further chased foliage, gold-lined, small bow-shaped thumbpiece, unmarked

6.6cm., 2 1/2 in. wide