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Suffolk, UK
Georgian Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box
REF: FA0816 / LA185391
£345
€403
$434
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Description
A very nice George Iii silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box with flush hinged cover, decorated with bright cut engraving and engraved dedication "A present from J.M. to P.M." The silver is unmarked as is common with these boxes, but it dates to c.1800.
measurements
Height:
4.2 cm
Width:
8.5 cm
Depth:
6 cm
declaration
The Fancy Fox has clarified that the Georgian Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box (LA185391) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1800
condition
Condition is excellent; a tiny loss to the edge of one of the sections of the hinge. No other damage or repair and light surface wear to the silver.
additional info
Material:
Date of Manufacture:
c.1800
location
This Georgian Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom
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