21/08/2026
A masterpiece of 18th-century jewellery art - a rare double-lidded snuffbox, carved from a single piece of natural agate and set in an 18-carat gold frame.
Its unusual design depicts a mythological scene featuring Venus and Adonis - a story of love, separation and rebirth.
The gold reliefs depicting the figures of the heroes and Cupids are framed by exquisite rocaille ornamentation, whilst the sparkle of the diamonds emphasises the natural depth of the agate.
A rare work from the Rococo era, in which gemstones, gold and mythology are united into a single artistic vision.
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