A Colonial silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, 19th century

Decorative Arts, Silver and Furniture

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ZAR 2 928
Lot 85
  • A Colonial silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, 19th century

LOT 85

A Colonial silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, 19th century

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ZAR 2 500 - 4 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 2 928

About this Item

A Colonial silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, 19th century
the side of the mount engraved 'PMB', with hinged, shell-set cover, the shell with some distress, 9,5cm long

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