"Hardstone Box With Silver Mount, 18th Century"
An elegant, scalloped box, made in the 18th century, of hard stone veined in red, ochre, and purple, set in a silver mount. The interior is also lined with the same polished stone, with a hinged lid. The stone, probably breccia or agate, displays spectacular natural veining. Despite some visible chips, this precious little box retains its decorative appeal and testifies to the refinement of small household items of the period. It could have been a salt cellar or a jewelry box. 
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