Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 and Day 2 - 16th July 2013

Lot 1022

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

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £450

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Description

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

by Robert Keay, Perth circa 1820,

the plain mounts with a flush-hinged cover, engraved with a monogram, length 8.5cm.