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A Georgian 18 Carat Gold & Agate Snuff Box
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for sale €2,100     $2,280
£1,795
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A Georgian 18 Carat Gold & Agate Snuff Box

18th century
Description

A Rare Georgian 18 carat Gold and Agate snuff box

Length 4cm

Weight 24 grams approx

Good clear marks (See Pictures)

Having slight hole in top of box (Please see pictures)

Physical Dimensions
Width
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Georgian Gold Agate Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1118076
Description
A Rare Georgian 18 carat Gold and Agate snuff box

Length 4cm

Weight 24 grams approx

Good clear marks (See Pictures)

Having slight hole in top of box (Please see pictures)

Width
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Georgian Gold Agate Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118076
Sandbanks Antiques
Sandbanks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

Specialising in antique silver, gold boxes, gold coins and objects de vertu. Rare fine-quality imperial chinese porcelain, jades, cloisonné

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A small rectangular Georgian 18 carat gold snuff box featuring engine-turned engraving on the sides and a smooth polished brown agate panel set into the lid.
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Archive I A small rectangular Georgian 18 carat gold snuff box featuring engine-turned engraving on the sides and a smooth polished brown agate panel set into the lid.

A Georgian 18 Carat Gold & Agate Snuff Box

Archive II A small rectangular Georgian 18 carat gold snuff box featuring engine-turned engraving on the sides and a smooth polished brown agate panel set into the lid. View II
Archive III A small rectangular Georgian 18 carat gold snuff box featuring engine-turned engraving on the sides and a smooth polished brown agate panel set into the lid. View III
Archive IV A small rectangular Georgian 18 carat gold snuff box featuring engine-turned engraving on the sides and a smooth polished brown agate panel set into the lid. View IV
Archive V A small rectangular Georgian 18 carat gold snuff box featuring engine-turned engraving on the sides and a smooth polished brown agate panel set into the lid. View V
Archive VI A small rectangular Georgian 18 carat gold snuff box featuring engine-turned engraving on the sides and a smooth polished brown agate panel set into the lid. View VI
Archive VII A small rectangular Georgian 18 carat gold snuff box featuring engine-turned engraving on the sides and a smooth polished brown agate panel set into the lid. View VII
Archive VIII A small rectangular Georgian 18 carat gold snuff box featuring engine-turned engraving on the sides and a smooth polished brown agate panel set into the lid. View VIII
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Poole
Dorset
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By appointment only in Poole or London.
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A small rectangular Georgian 18 carat gold snuff box featuring engine-turned engraving on the sides and a smooth polished brown agate panel set into the lid.
A Georgian 18 carat Gold & Agate Snuff Box
Ref: SA1118076
A small rectangular Georgian 18 carat gold snuff box featuring engine-turned engraving on the sides and a smooth polished brown agate panel set into the lid.
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  • ObjectSnuff Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • Material18ct Gold, Agate
  • ColourGold, Brown
  • MotifsEngine turning, polished agate panel, moulded thumbpiece
  • SizeW 4 cm (2 in)

This Georgian snuff box is shaped from 18 carat gold and fitted with an agate panel inset into the lid. The small rectangular body shows engine-turned engraving across the sides, a moulded thumbpiece positioned above the opening latch, and a smooth polished finish to the stone top. Visible details include a brown and reddish coloration within the agate, a horizontal latch mechanism, and a small puncture hole near the top edge of the lid. Measuring 4 cm wide, the container has a compact profile suited for placement on an office desk or library table to hold small items. Historically used for tobacco storage by gentlemen, the piece serves today as a decorative accessory or small trinket box within a traditional study or workspace. The metal construction exhibits the warm tone of gold, while the hinged lid operates via the front thumbpiece. Clean lines and geometric side patterns define the exterior styling of the vessel, reflecting the period craftsmanship characteristic of Georgian desk ornaments.

FAQs

During the Georgian era, snuff boxes were essential personal accessories used to hold powdered tobacco, often crafted from precious metals like 18ct gold and semi-precious stones to demonstrate status and refinement.

Georgian artisans typically constructed high-end snuff boxes using 18ct gold, silver-gilt, enamel, and natural hardstones such as agate, jasper, or mother-of-pearl, joined with precise hand-engraved hinges.

Authentic pieces often feature hallmark stamps, fine hand-engraved engine turning, detailed thumbpieces, and flush-fitting hinges that close seamlessly without visible gaps.

A gold and agate snuff box works well placed atop a stack of art books on a coffee table, displayed on an executive office desk, or showcased inside a velvet-lined vitrine.

Clean the surface gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove fingerprints, avoiding harsh chemical polish or moisture near natural gemstone panels.
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