Snuffbox

Description

Octagonal snuffbox with a hinged lid, of opal matrix and banded aragonite interior lining, mounted in gold with borders of chased foliage: possibly German or Austrian, late 18th century

Museum reference

A.1943.189

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Snuffbox

Production information

Unknown
Germany, Western Europe
Austria, Western Europe

Date

Late 18th century

Materials

Opal, Aragonite, Gold

Physical description

Opal matrix, banded aragonite interior lining, mounted in gold

Exhibitions

• Art of Living (08 Jul 2016)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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