A German Gold-Mounted Agate Circular Snuff Box, Probably Dresden, Circa 1760

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October 17, 05:27 PM GTNN

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

A German Gold-Mounted Agate Circular Snuff Box, Probably Dresden, Circa 1760

of mottled moss agate, the neck chased with interlaced ribbonwork enclosing flowerheads, repeated in smaller scale around a central agate boss on the hinged cover, shell and scroll thumbpiece, apparently unmarked

diameter 2 in.

5.2 cm

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