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