Georgian Silver Snuff Box with Agate Lid
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
- Agate - Agate is a type of semi-precious gemstone that is made up of silica dioxide, a mineral that is also found in quartz. It is known for its distinctive banded patterns, which are created as layers of silica are deposited in different colours including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. It is often used in jewellery, decorative objects, and other decorative items, and it is prized for its beauty and durability. Agate is found in many parts of the world, including Brazil, India, and the United States.
- George Iii - George III (1738 - 1820) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820.
- Sterling Silver - Sterling silver is a mixture of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% of another metal, usually copper. Fine silver is 99.9% pure silver, and is relatively soft and the addition of the very small amount of copper gives the metal enough strength and hardness to be worked into jewellery, decorative and household objects.
Visually similar items
William IV hallmarked sterling silver snuff box. Birmingham 1830s (date mark rubbed); maker Thomas Shaw. Gilded interior; monogrammed. Length 6.5 cm. Weight 52g
George IV hallmarked sterling silver Nathaniel Mills snuff box. Birmingham1829, maker Nathaniel Mills. Gilded interior. Missing insert. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Length 2.5 cm. Wt. 5g
Sterling silver snuff box with engine turning & Greek key borders with English import hallmarks C.1923. Approx 104g & 7.5 cm long
Sterling silver snuff box, possibly Middle Eastern. Embossed decoration. Length 6 cm Weight 56grams approx