George II gold mounted banded agate oval box, English c.1750, with hunting motifs,

George II gold mounted banded agate oval box, English c.1750, with hunting motifs,
Price: £10,000-£20,000
Ref No. 02959
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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
Length 7.1cm / 2 7/8''
Width 7.4cm / 2 1/8''
Depth 2.2cm / 7/8''
Weight: 73.5g
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