Box (6) - Agate and pomponne - Agate pill/snuff boxes

#1 and #2: Two rectangular agate snuff- or pill boxes, second half of the 19th century.
Multicolored agate and Pomponne- or gilded brass fittings.
Dimensions: #1 Height 1.5, Width 2.8, Length 4.3 cm; 25 grams
Good condition, only light wear to the gilding and 1 small chip in one corner.
#2 Height 1.6, Width 3.4, Length 4 cm; 27 grams
Good condition, only light wear to the gilding and some corrosion on the inside.
No damages or repairs, hinge functions well,
Not polished due to the old patina.
#3 Round carnelian pill box, gilded metal from the George III era, second half of the 18th, early 19th century.
Two colors carnelian.
Height 1.5, Width 4.2, Length 4 cm; weight 31 grams
Good condition, only light wear to the gilding, minor damage to the bottom.
No repairs, hinge functions well,
#4 Oval agate pill- or powder box, silver-plated on copper, from the George III era, second half of the 18th, early 19th century.
Height: 2, Width 4.7, Length 5.7 cm; 72 grams
No damages or repairs, hinge functions well,
Good condition, only light wear to the silvering.
Not polished due to the old patina.
#5 Pomponne pill box from the Napoleon III period, top inlaid with agate marquetry.
The lid is decorated with oval panels with geometric patterns of agate marquetry, mounted on slate.
Underside: dark green agate.
Pomponne- or gilded brass fittings, well hinged lid.
Napoleon III period, circa 1860.
Good condition, only light wear to the gilding and 1 tiny chip on the underside and 1 on the upper middle.
Otherwise no damages or repairs, hinge functions well. Not polished due to the old patina
Height 1.5, Width 4.8, Length 5 cm; 45 grams
#6 Rectangular, faceted agate powder- or pill box,
Agate, Pomponne- or gilded brass fittings.
Height 1.8, Width 5.7, Length 7.3 cm; 83 grams
No damages or repairs, hinge functions well,
Good condition, corrosion inside and light wear to the gilding, not polished due to the old patina.
This type of box was popular as a collectible, often a souvenir from the: “Grand Tour”.
For a good impression see all photos.
The items are well packaged and insured, with track & trace shipped.
Total weight: 283 grams