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A rare and expressive snuffbox in the form of a mouse, carved from hollow natural banded agate, exemplifies the refined fusion of lapidary and silversmithing craftsmanship. The fully detachable lid is a sculptural composition in the shape of a mouse, with delicately rendered ears, paws, and fur. The flat, oval base is made of solid agate and set in a silver mount engraved with a wave-like pattern and embellished with old-cut stones: sapphires, garnets, and rubies. The mouse’s eyes are set with natural cabochon-cut sapphires, lending the figure depth and a lifelike quality. Hallmarks: French boar’s head hallmark (facing right), used since 1838 for silver items of 800 standard.Dimensions: 6.2 × 11 × 4.7 cm Weight: 389.65 g Width: 11cm, Height: 6.2cm, Depth: 4.7cm, Weight: 0.389kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Silver, ID: ID-ANTQ-12323