Silver - 28th October 2009

Lot 58

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

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £180

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Description

An early 19th century small silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box, stamped once with maker's mark, possibly J.E, possibly for James Erskine of Aberdeen, the mount with a flush hinged cover, and engraved with a monogram and later crest, length 4.5cm.