Silver - 28th October 2009

Lot 4

An early 19th century Scottish silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £350

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Description

An early 19th century Scottish silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box, by J. Mackay, Edinburgh, circa 1830, the plain mount with a flush hinged cover, engraved with a crest and motto, length 9.2cm.