Jasper Boxes and Cases

An octagonal box crafted from Yamsk Jasper, with each side featuring two layers of green and brown agate, set in a silver gilt mount. The front is adorned with a cameo of Achilles, his helmet embellished with a dragon motif. weight: 50.49 g dimensions: 2 x 6 x 3.8 cm The Yamsk Jasper cameo snuff box, depicting Achilles in profile on the lid, is attributed to the Yekaterinburg Russian Imperial Lapidary, established in 1751, known for producing exquisite hardstone objects, many now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection. The Russian Imperial Cabinet, responsible for overseeing Imperial family properties, managed lapidary production using precious stones from the Ural Mountains. The craftsmanship, material, and dimensions of the snuff box, along with its similarity to other Hermitage pieces, suggest it likely originated from the Yekaterinburg workshop. It was later fitted with 19th-century Russian snuff box components. The cameo likely draws inspiration from a model created by the renowned gem engravers Charles and William Brown, who also worked for Catherine the Great. A good visual comparison is offered by a modern cameo brooch...

This organic vessel has been Rose Engine carved with an 18-cycle sinewave pattern on both the cap and body, complimenting the subtlety of the lustrous fini...

Vessel Color: Deep Blue Size: Diameter 1-3/8" X 2-3/4" Tall This vessel features a Rose Engine carved and engraved cap complimented by a classic body fluted on our 1875 Ornamental Lathe. It's topped with a Sterling Silver finial cast from a relief engraving by Amayak Stepanyan that was made exclusively for Astral Vessels. The fierce Dragon encircles all as it clutches the sphere of its desire! Towering above the engraved clouds below is a naturally colorful cabochon gemstone cut from Oregon...