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

Lot 964

A George II/III silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £300

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Description

A George II/III silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box,

probably by William Lestourgeon, circa 1760,

the hinged cover engraved with a cipher with foliate and shell mantling and inscribed 'SARAH WORSLEY', length 7cm.