Six mounted hardstone snuff and small boxes

Updated September 12, 2026

A group of six circular and oval boxes, 20th century. Comprising a malachite-veneered example; a pale yellow stone box with beaded metal mounts stamped “935”; two blue stone examples, one with pronounced agate banding; a cream and gray agate box; and a small specimen-stone box with cross-pattern lid and banded agate base. Four with hinged covers and two with lift-off lids, the mounts variously gilt and silver-colored. Largest: 3/4" x 3" Smallest: 5/8" x 1 1/2"

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