Bidspirit auction | SNUFFBOX IN THE FORM OF

SNUFFBOX IN THE FORM OF A MOUSE IN STRIPED AGATE AND SILVER. 19TH CENTURY - A rare and expressive snuffbox in the form of a mouse, carved from hollow natural banded agate, exemplifies the refined fusion of lapidary and silversmithing craftsmanship. The fully detachable lid is a sculptural composition in the shape of a mouse, with delicately rendered ears, paws, and fur. The flat, oval base is made of solid agate and set in a silver mount engraved with a wave-like pattern and embellished with old-cut stones: sapphires, garnets, and rubies. The mouse’s eyes are set with natural cabochon-cut sapphires, lending the figure depth and a lifelike quality. Hallmarks : French boar’s head hallmark (facing right), used since 1838 for silver items of 800 standard.Dimensions: 6.2 × 11 × 4.7 cm Weight : 389.65 g Condition : Good, with traces of use Material : Agate, Silver Product sizes : Height - 6.2cm, Width - 11cm, Depth - 4.7cm Location : Gallery ”Antiqon”, Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia Warranty : Seller Warranty Country : France Period : 19th century