ANTIQUE 18thC CONTINENTAL 18K GOLD-MOUNTED COWRY SHELL SNUFF BOX c.1780

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18th Century Rare Continental 18k gold mounted, cowry shell snuff box, the hinged covers beautifully engraved with hunting and scroll decoration, reeded decoration around the sides and lid applied with a stylised thumb-piece. Apparently unmarked.


REFERENCE NUMBER: A5035

18th Century Rare Continental 18k gold mounted, cowry shell snuff box, the hinged covers beautifully engraved with hunting and scroll decoration, reeded decoration around the sides and lid applied with a stylised thumb-piece. Apparently unmarked.


REFERENCE NUMBER: A5035

DESCRIPTION

Antique late-18th Century Rare Continental 18k gold mounted, cowry shell snuff box, the hinged covers beautifully engraved with hunting and scroll decoration, reeded decoration around the sides and lid applied with a stylised thumb-piece. Apparently unmarked.
 

CONDITION

In Great Condition - no damage. just general wear.


SIZE

Height: 2.5cm
Width: 7.5 x 4.5cm
Weight: 62g