A Gold-Mounted Opaque Agate Snuff Box
Sale 1090 - Gold Boxes and Vertu from the Estate of a Prominent Kansas City Collector
Oct 18, 2022
9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$2,000 -
$4,000
Sold for $2,813
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Gold-Mounted Opaque Agate Snuff Box
18th Century
of rectangular form with canted corners, the lid with a foliate banded decoration at base, with a fitted case.
marked with two scallop shells on side of body flange
Height 1 1/4 x width 3 5/8 x depth 1 1/2 inches.
marked with two scallop shells on side of body flange
Height 1 1/4 x width 3 5/8 x depth 1 1/2 inches.
Property from the Estate of a Prominent Kansas City Collector
Condition Report
Appears in overall good, stable, attractive condition. No significant chipping or loss to agate veneer. Lid opens and closes smoothly but does not sit perfectly flush when closed. Some slightly heavier shelf wear to underside. No other significant condition issues noted, additional images available upon request.
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