Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu - 29th April 2015
Lot 301
An early 19th century Scottish provincial silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box
Estimate £1,200 - £1,500
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Description
An early 19th century Scottish provincial silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box,
by George Elder, Banff circa 1825,
the mounts with an engraved border, the hinged cover with an applied oval plaque, inscribed 'Joseph H Wilson, Leith 1844' length 8.1cm.