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

Lot 110

A rare George III Scottish provincial mounted cowrie shell

Estimate £1,200 - £1,800 | Hammer £2000

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Description

A rare George III Scottish provincial mounted cowrie shell, with an engraved cover, initialled "AMB" above the motto "Aro spe" maker's mark only, by Benjamin Lunsden, Montrose, c.1790, 3.2in (8cm).