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ENGLISH SILVER-MOUNTED SHELL SNUFF BOX Circa 1700 Length 3.5”.

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ENGLISH SILVER-MOUNTED SHELL SNUFF BOX Circa 1700 Length 3.5”.

Item Details

Description

ENGLISH SILVER-MOUNTED SHELL SNUFF BOX
Circa 1700
Oval, with hinged cover and lobed body. Openwork silver hinge. Cover with an unengraved silver cartouche.
Length 3.5”.

Condition

Hinge lacking one nail. Shell around the hinged cracked and with losses. Box with several cracks.

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ENGLISH SILVER-MOUNTED SHELL SNUFF BOX Circa 1700 Length 3.5”.

Name: ENGLISH SILVER-MOUNTED SHELL SNUFF BOX Circa 1700 Length 3.5”.
SKU: 145584516
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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