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A George II unmarked silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box, possibly Scottish circa 1730

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A George II unmarked silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box, possibly Scottish circa 1730

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A George II unmarked silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box, possibly Scottish circa 1730

The shell body with a silver mount with hinged lid engraved with decoration of foliate Baroque scrolls centring with a thistle like form, the hinge joint with a band of elongated octagonals. The tip of the lid engraved with a bird regardant. Gilt interior.

Length – 7.8 cm / 3.1 inches

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A George II unmarked silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box, possibly Scottish circa 1730

Name: A George II unmarked silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box, possibly Scottish circa 1730
SKU: 138031685
Price: 220 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £100 - £150

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