A German Silver-Gilt and Agate Cannister, Circa 1700

Property from the Estate of Alexis Gregory, Sold to Benefit the Alexis Gregory Foundation

A German Silver-Gilt and Agate Cannister, Circa 1700

of square section, the tall body paved with beveled panels of striated and mottled translucent red and beige agate set in geometric, cord and leaf-tip mounts, the sides centered by a lozenge-shaped panel, the screw-on cover mounted with a matching agate panel and with hinged faceted bail handle

apparently unmarked

height to top of the handle 9 ½ in.

24.3 cm