Natural Stone Snuff Bottles Collection

Six well hollowed natural stone snuff bottles, of flattened…
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Six well hollowed natural stone snuff bottles, of flattened round, oval & ovoid shapes, stopper with fitted metal rim, 19th/20th century, honey onyx marble & a pink lace agate, a black veined jasper, moss & honeycomb agate each with distinctive striation. Provenance: A private Queensland Collector, height 7- 7.5 cm, width 4.5- 5 cm

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  • 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.
  • Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
  • Onyx - Onyx is a form of agate, used from antiquity and popular again in the 1920s and 30s. European onyx is generally green, but can be many other colours, and can contain bands of black and/or white.

    This multicoloured stone is widely used for table tops, lamp bases and in jewellery. Some types of onyx are also used for cameos of which the upper white layer is cut away to reveal the colour beneath.

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