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Amethyst Snuffbox
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An old gold snuffbox featuring a great amethyst gem in the center of the lid.
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- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 4
- Books
- 1
The Amethyst Snuffbox first appears in "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" as a distinctive gold snuffbox with a large amethyst set in its lid, serving as a memorable clue in one of Holmes's early cases. Across the series, it evolves from a simple physical object into a recurring symbol of Holmes's deductive prowess and a touchstone for his investigative methods. Its presence in later books becomes a shorthand for the detective's attention to detail and his ability to extract meaning from seemingly insignificant items.
Evolution
BOOK 2The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
An old gold snuffbox featuring a great amethyst gem in the center of the lid.
Appearances
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