Lot 198
  • 198

Two gold-mounted hardstone snuff boxes, 19th century

Estimate
7,500 - 9,500 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • both apparently unmarked.
  • Gold, hardstone
  • length of larger 3 in.
  • 7.6 cm
one of striated brown agate, the other in mottled beige agate mounted in two-color gold.

Condition

good condition
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