Lot 1168
Fancy Pattern Agate Boxes. Continental, 19th - early 20th century. Boxes ovoid, square, and rectangular, with milled gold-filled or gilt brass, or brass frames. All with impressively patterned agate, carnelian, and one bloodstone lids. The finest with Pietre Dure cover, incorporating colored agates and malachite. Perhaps handicrafts from Idar-Oberstein, Germany. All of the pieces still with their Butterfield's lot stickers. Largest box: 2-1/2" x 1". Lot of 6 items.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
Irving Goodman, Personal Collection.
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