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Antique French cabinet tabatière in green moss agate with a gilded metal mount, dating from 1850–1900, 8 × 4.5 × 3 cm and 85 g, in good condition with a patina on the metal.
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Delightful cabinet snuffbox in moss agate and gilt metal
Elegant small rectangular box, able to serve as a snuffbox or pillbox, featuring delicate tablet-work. It is composed of finely polished moss agate plaques, mounted in a gilded metal framework (probably vermeil, gilded bronze, or gilded brass).
• The Material: Moss agate is distinguished by dendritic inclusions in deep green, creating organic patterns reminiscent of forest floors or moss. In transparent-view photographs one can appreciate the superb quality of the stone, showing intricate branching on a translucent background.
• The Mounting: Discreet hinge at the back and a spherical push-button on the front face. Traces of small incisions inside the metal used for assembly. Sign of manual workmanship.
• The Base: The box rests on four baluster feet finished with coordinated hard-stone cabochons (agate), a rare and refined finish.
• Era: Probably 19th century (Neoclassical or Biedermeier style).
• Condition: Good overall preservation. A patina of wear on the metal is noted, and the stones show strong integrity (no obvious chips in the photos).
Delightful cabinet snuffbox in moss agate and gilt metal
Elegant small rectangular box, able to serve as a snuffbox or pillbox, featuring delicate tablet-work. It is composed of finely polished moss agate plaques, mounted in a gilded metal framework (probably vermeil, gilded bronze, or gilded brass).
• The Material: Moss agate is distinguished by dendritic inclusions in deep green, creating organic patterns reminiscent of forest floors or moss. In transparent-view photographs one can appreciate the superb quality of the stone, showing intricate branching on a translucent background.
• The Mounting: Discreet hinge at the back and a spherical push-button on the front face. Traces of small incisions inside the metal used for assembly. Sign of manual workmanship.
• The Base: The box rests on four baluster feet finished with coordinated hard-stone cabochons (agate), a rare and refined finish.
• Era: Probably 19th century (Neoclassical or Biedermeier style).
• Condition: Good overall preservation. A patina of wear on the metal is noted, and the stones show strong integrity (no obvious chips in the photos).
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
85 g
Country of origin
France
Material
Agate
Style
Antique
Colour
Green
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
3 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
