An Unusual Leaf-shaped Irish Provincial Silver Snuffbox No Maker's Mark, Probably Cork, Circa 17... - May 25, 2023 | Bonhams In Scotland
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AN UNUSUAL LEAF-SHAPED IRISH PROVINCIAL SILVER SNUFFBOX No maker's mark, probably Cork, circa 17...

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AN UNUSUAL LEAF-SHAPED IRISH PROVINCIAL SILVER SNUFFBOX No maker's mark, probably Cork, circa 17...
AN UNUSUAL LEAF-SHAPED IRISH PROVINCIAL SILVER SNUFFBOX No maker's mark, probably Cork, circa 17...
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AN UNUSUAL LEAF-SHAPED IRISH PROVINCIAL SILVER SNUFFBOX
No maker's mark, probably Cork, circa 1780 Stamped STERLING
Of shallow form and with reeded sides, the hinged lid bright-cut engraved with a formal border, initials 'MOK' and the crest and motto of the O'Keefe family , height 1.3cm, length 9.5cm.
Footnotes:
The O'Keefes were a well-known Cork family and their motto is described as a griffin passant holding in the dexter claw a sword proper.
Condition
In good overall condition with clearly-struck mark. There are a few shallow dents to the base and to the rim of the base visible when the lid is opened.
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AN UNUSUAL LEAF-SHAPED IRISH PROVINCIAL SILVER SNUFFBOX No maker's mark, probably Cork, circa 17...

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