Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu - 25 Apr 2017
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A George III provincial silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box
A George III provincial silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box,
by Hampston, Prince and Cattles, York circa 1800,
shaped oval form, flush hinged cover with engraved decoration and with a monogram, length 7.2cm.
Purchased from Cameo Corner, for £7, probably in the late 1950's.
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