Lot 432
George III Scottish silver cowrie shell snuff box, the hinged lid with a decorative stippled...
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Lot 432
George III cowrie shell snuff box.
Lot 432
Lot Description
George III Scottish silver cowrie shell snuff box, the hinged lid with a decorative stippled border and engraved monogram to the centre. Struck with a thistle and duty mark only, date probably 1784 or 1785. Maximum length measures 9cm.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The shell displays general wear and surface marks and scratches and there are several large cracks and some smaller hairline ones. The silver mount also displays numerous surface marks and scratches and some minor nicks/dints. There is some wear to the stippled decoration. The hinge is in good working order although a little loose. Struck only with thistle mark and sovereign's head to the interior lid, both marks slightly rubbed but still legible.
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