A GERMAN GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX

Lot 278
23.10.2024 18:00UTC +00:00
Classic
Starting price
£ 3 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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ID 1309989
Lot 278 | A GERMAN GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX
Estimate value
£ 4 000 – 6 000
Shell shaped and formed of a dark brown agate striated with grey and red tones, the base shaped triangular and carved with shell motif at the front, the hinged cover carved with shellwork, the gold mounts reeded and the thumbpiece chased with scrolls, apparently unmarked
23/8 in. (6 cm.) long
gross weight 2 oz. 10 dwt. (79 gr.)
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
8 King Street, St. James's
SW1Y 6QT London
United Kingdom
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