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Gold mounted banded agate oval box, with hunting motifs
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Gold mounted banded agate oval box, with hunting motifs

S.J. Phillips Ltd

Date c.1750

Period George II

Origin English

Medium Agate, gold

Dimension 7.1 x 7.4 x 2.2 cm (2³/₄ x 2⁷/₈ x 0⁷/₈ inches)

The hardstone cover and base panels with light through dark brown markings and dendritic features, reeded gold rims, bow thumbpiece, the gold sides chased and engraved with a band of hunting and bird vingettes alternating diaper pattern reserves, the front with stag being pursued by hounds, the back similar but with fox quarry, a windmill and buildings beyond, the sides each with a different scene of a game type bird beside a tree bough.

Weight: 73.5g

Date: c.1750

Period: George II

Origin: English

Medium: Agate, gold

Dimension: 7.1 x 7.4 x 2.2 cm (2³/₄ x 2⁷/₈ x 0⁷/₈ inches)

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