Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 2. - 23rd July 2020

Lot 713

A George III Scottish provincial silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £400

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Description

A George III Scottish provincial silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box,

probably by William Ritchie, Perth circa 1800,

the flush-hinged cover with engraved decoration and with initials in a shield cartouche, length 9cm.