Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 and Day 2 - 22nd January 2013

Lot 962

An early 19th century silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box

Estimate £400 - £450 | Hammer £400

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Description

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

marked 'STERLING', probably Irish,

the mounts with a flush hinged cover, engraved with a crest, length 6.5cm.