Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 21st October 2026

Lot 485

An early-18th century silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box,

Estimate £200 - £300

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Description

An early-18th century silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box,
maker's mark of E.H twice, possibly for Edward Hall, London circa 1720,
the flush-hinged cover with engraved decoration, and also engraved with a bird, shell body (a.f), length 8.9cm.