18th century Gilt metal mounted cowrie shell snuff box

18th century Gilt metal mounted cowrie shell snuff box

Code: FL

Dimensions:

H: 6cm (2.4")L: 10cm (3.9")

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An exeptional quality Georgian snuff box formed from a cowrie shell of impressive size, mounted with gilt metal hinge and clasp;  one end with stylished shell motif, the other with leaf design.  A delightful piece remaining in excellent original condition.  Circa 1790.

18th century Gilt metal mounted cowrie shell snuff box
18th century Gilt metal mounted cowrie shell snuff box
18th century Gilt metal mounted cowrie shell snuff box
18th century Gilt metal mounted cowrie shell snuff box
18th century Gilt metal mounted cowrie shell snuff box
18th century Gilt metal mounted cowrie shell snuff box
18th century Gilt metal mounted cowrie shell snuff box
18th century Gilt metal mounted cowrie shell snuff box
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