Description & Technical information
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
Dimensions: 7.1 x 7.4 x 2.2 cm (2³/₄ x 2⁷/₈ x 0⁷/₈ inches)
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