A Decorative Piece

unknown17th Century

Skokloster Castle
Skoklosters, Sweden

Decorative piece of agate with mounting of gilt silver and enamel. The stones are, amongst others, white opal, garnet, amethyst, emerald, hessonite garnet, olivine, rock crystal, zircon and sapphire. The knob at the top is made of foiled fluorite. Three spherical feet. No hallmark.

Details

Title: A Decorative Piece
Creator: unknown
Date Created: 17th Century
Physical Dimensions: h 88 mm, diam 54 mm
Artist info: Photo: H. Bonnevier
Original Language: Swedish
External Link: Inventory number: 87, Skokloster Castle

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