A very rare George III Miniature silver mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box made, most probably, in London, circa 1780

A very rare George III Miniature silver mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box made, most probably, in London, circa 1780

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The Snuff Box is of a most unusual size and displays fine executed silver mounts. The hinged cover is beautifully concealed and decorated with crisp bright cut designs. This piece is in quite excellent condition and is engraved with a set of contemporary script initials. The shell is beautifully shaded and it may well have been a special commission for the use of a Lady.

Length: 1.5 inches.
Width: 0.9 inches.
Height: 0.7 inches.

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