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Snuff box 1750-90
Agate, gold | 3.8 x 6.6 cm (whole object) | RCIN 3930
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Circular gold and agate snuff box, the hinged lid with a gold border, chased with hunting trophies; with pierced gold scrolling foliate mounts applied to the slightly tapering sides and a pierced cartouche below the fluted thumbpiece.
Provenance
Given to Queen Victoria by her aunts Princess Augusta and Princess Sophia (Osborne House inventory 1876). -
Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Agate, gold
Measurements
3.8 x 6.6 cm (whole object)
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