Silver Mermaid Snuff Box with Agate and Lapis Lazuli
click the photo to enlarge
A quality 19th century silver and agate mermaid snuff box, the circular box with agate base, sides and hinged lid, silver mounts and lapis lazuli thumb piece, flanked and supported by two mermaids, finely detailed, one with minor loss to one tail section. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Width 8.8 cm
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
This item has been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.
- Agate - Agate is a type of semi-precious gemstone that is made up of silica dioxide, a mineral that is also found in quartz. It is known for its distinctive banded patterns, which are created as layers of silica are deposited in different colours including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. It is often used in jewellery, decorative objects, and other decorative items, and it is prized for its beauty and durability. Agate is found in many parts of the world, including Brazil, India, and the United States.
- Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious deep blue coloured stone, sometimes with gold inclusions, that has been used for thousands of years for jewellery, decorative items and decoration.
It is mined in Afghanistan, Siberia, Chile, USA and Burma. The mines in north-eastern Afghanistan are the largest source of lapis lazuli, and have been operating for over 6,000 years.
They were the source of the stone for the ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilsations.
Visually similar items
Antique French copper twin handled tazza, approx 9.5 cm high, 29 cm diameter
Sold by
in
for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
An 18ct mabe pearl and diamond ring, the large mabe pearl in a rub-over mount surrounded by 25 small round brilliant cut diamonds.
Sold by
in
for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
9ct sapphire double rail snap bangle lozenge and circlet head pave set with 26 sapphires (some repairs)
Sold by
in
for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
A lidded silver plate serving dish, d. 38 cm
Sold by
in
for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.