Every auctioneer hopes for the call that begins with an extraordinary discovery, and this remarkable gold-mounted quartz agate box proved to be just that. Hidden behind a historic chimney piece during the renovation of a Cotswolds home, the piece had remained undisturbed for decades before unexpectedly returning to the light. Its remarkable survival would have made for a compelling story alone, but its creator elevated the discovery into something truly exceptional.
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