A gold and hardstone snuff box, English, circa 1730

A gold and hardstone snuff box, English

circa 1730

rectangular, the lid of mottled caramel-coloured agate, within a reeded gold border, slightly protruding thumbpiece, the tapering waisted sides chased with birds, flowers and a rabbit within strapwork on a sablé ground, reeded gold footrim and plain gold base, apparently unmarked

6.6cm., 2 5/8. in wide