Gold, agate and bloodstone box of restrained cartouche form

Date	c.1750
Period	George II
Origin	English
Medium	Gold, agate and bloodstone
Dimensions	5.2 x 4.3 x 1.7 cm (2 x 1³/₄ x 0⁵/₈ inches)
Gallery	S.J. Phillips Ltd

Description
Technical

The base and lid each formed of a brown banded agate panel shaded lighter and darker, the cover fluted as a stylised scallop and spaced by three inlaid gold bands, each with a bloodstone rib, the gold chased and engraved with foliate, floral and shell decoration on a stipple ground, reeded gold rim and bow thumbpiece with scallop detail, the sides in gold and similarly decorated with a band of flowerheads, acanthus, rocaille like shell detail and diaper-type cells all on a stipple ground, the agate base with bevelled edges and a flat base, slightly rounded within.

Weight: 48.5g

Date: c.1750
Period: George II
Origin: English
Medium: Gold, agate and bloodstone
Dimensions: 5.2 x 4.3 x 1.7 cm (2 x 1³/₄ x 0⁵/₈ inches)
Categories: Jewellery