Four Continental Agate Miniature Chest Form Boxes

Late 19th-early 20th century, each featuring beveled agate panels, gilt or silver-toned metal hinged mounts, raised on ball feet, unsigned, including (2) in banded blue agate (larger 1 3/8 x 3 x 2 1/8in.), a larger form in mottled blue agate or similar stone (2 5/8 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in.), and the fourth appears sardonyx or related type (1 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.).

Private Collection, California and North Carolina

Good estate condition.