A GEORGE III GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX, CIRCA 1760/1770

Boxes, caskets & caddies

Decorative Accessories

rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover, sides and base set with honey-coloured agate panels mounted à jour, within reeded and pierced scroll and floral gold mounts, slightly raised scroll thumbpiece 2 3/8 in. (62 mm.) wide

Estimate: £5,000 - £7,000

Realized Price: £10,625 Without Premium

Christie's | London, King Street

Centuries of Style: Silver, European Ceramics, Portrait Miniatures and Gold Boxes

Auction on: Nov 30, 2015