Agate bowl and cover; German (Idar-Oberstein) and English (London) c1840.Agate and silver gilt with malachite stand.
Materials
Agate
On display?
Yes
Further description
Simple name
Container cover
Sir William Holburne was an enthusiastic collector of rocks and minerals both in their natural state and when carved and decoratively polished. He had an extensive collection of polished agate and hardstone vessels.
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