Antique English George III gilt brass and double sided agate snuff box, c.1800 For Sale

Exquisite Georgian gilded brass hinged snuff box inset with mottled agate stones to both top and bottom.Circa 1800
The agate inlays are translucent and wonderfully mottled in patterns of pink, orange, & brown. The creator cleverly used an opaque but translucent agate panel for the bottom section and then contrasted it with an entirely translucent panel for the top of the box. The gilded brass has stamped bands of miniature chevrons that form a border which encircles the box. No damage or repairs.
Material: gilded stamped brass and mottled red and pink agate stoneOrigin: EnglishAge. circa 1790-1810Size: 2 in. length x 1 1/2 in. depth x 1 2 in. height. Weight: 32.6 gramsCondition: excellent pre-owned antique condition, without any damage or repairs. Examine photos carefully for condition details.Item may be returned for a refund of the purchase price within 14 days, only if not as described in this listing, although the original cost of packing and shipping will not be refunded. Also, the purchaser must pay the cost of return packaging, shipping with tracking, and insurance in the full amount of the purchase price of the returned item.Shipping within the United States only and to the United Kingdom through 's international shipping program.