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Snuff Box

c. 1750

England, mid-18th century

Medium
agate with gold mounts
Measurements
Overall: 7 x 5.7 x 5.8 cm (2 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 2 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Howard F. Stirn 2009.74
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Location
Not on view
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A snuff box features a chest-shaped body of banded gray agate framed by ornate gold scrollwork. Small pink gems line the scrolling borders, while gold floral sprays with pink, green, and clear gemstones extend across the stone panels. Atop the lid, a raised gold ornament encrusted with gems sits at the center. The piece rests on a flared gold base detailed with swirling patterns and scrolling motifs.

Snuff Box

c. 1750

England, mid-18th century

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