Silver, Early Spoons & Collectors' Items - 25th April 2006

Lot 93

A rare George III Scottish provincial mounted cowrie shell

Estimate £1,200 - £1,500 | Hammer £2200

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Description

A rare George III Scottish provincial mounted cowrie shell, with bright engraved borders, thistles and a vacant shield cartouche, inscribed "WM Murdoch, 1819", by David Pirie, Aberdeen (DP, ABD) c.1819, 2.75in (7cm).