A Plaid Scottish inlaid mosaic stone Snuff Box with gilt metal hinges. The geometric top is inlaid with Bloodstone, Red Jasper (Chalcedony) and Agate. The base is a solid piece of Bloodstone. The inside of the top has a slate backing.
Measures approximately, 1 ¾” x 1 ½” x ¾”. Pictured next to a quarter coin for scale. In very good condition. The box has good hinges and closes tight.
Circa 1860.
This is part of a wonderful collection of Plaid Scottish Agate Boxes I am listing.