Picture agate is insane. It's been admired and utilized for centuries due to its unique patterns which can uncannily resemble forests, trees, or mountain ranges. People (including me) squint and stare at it, trying to figure out if I'm looking at a picture agate or a landscape painting. Here, we see a new kind of landscape in the form of a Georgian skyline. The picture agate has been painted to enhance the "city" view. What a fantastic intersection of technology and natural materials - a real moment in time!
MATERIALS: 9k gold (marked), picture agate
AGE: c. 1820
CONDITION: Very good - surface wear commensurate with age and use
SIZE: 9.25, can be resized; 1 1/8" x 5/8" head, 1.8mm shank