Early Spoons, Silver and Collectors' Items - 26th January 2005

Lot 781

An early 19th century French silvergilt mounted cowrie shell snuff box

Estimate £500 - £600 | Hammer £550

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Description

An early 19th century French silvergilt mounted cowrie shell snuff box , with `pricked' decoration around the mounts, maker's mark "HD" Paris 1819-1838, 3.75in (9.5cm) wide.