Silver - 27th October 2010

Lot 398

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

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £600

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Description

An early 19th century Scottish provincial silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box, maker's mark only, that of Alexander Stewart, Tain circa 1810, the silver mount with a crude bright-cut border, and the flush-hinged cover with a monogram, length 7.5cm.