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19th Century Agate Box with Gilt Bronze Mounts

$673.50
£502.90
€590VAT Included
CA$941.04
A$956.63
CHF 553.60
MX$12,717.21
NOK 6,211.22
SEK 6,616.27
DKK 4,497.67

About the Item

Charming and refined 19th-century agate box, crafted from beautifully figured natural agate and mounted with elegant gilt bronze fittings. Small in scale yet highly decorative, this exquisite object showcases the fascination for hardstones and luxurious ornamental materials that characterized European decorative arts during the 19th century. The translucent agate displays attractive natural veining and subtle color variations, making each surface unique. The finely cast gilt bronze mounts provide a rich contrast to the stone and enhance the precious character of the piece. Originally intended to hold small personal items, jewelry, or treasured keepsakes, the box now serves as an elegant decorative object suitable for a desk, dressing table, cabinet, or collection of objets de vertu. Its combination of noble materials, fine craftsmanship, and compact proportions makes it a highly desirable collector's item. Dimensions: Width: 3.1 in (8 cm) Depth: 2 in (5 cm) Height: 0.8 in (2 cm) Condition: Very good antique condition. Minor wear consistent with age and use. Agate and gilt bronze mounts well preserved. Keywords: Florin Antiques.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Agate
  • Period:
    1870-1879
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5779250577452

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