A 19th Century Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box

Description

Heading : Georgian Cowrie Shell Snuff Box
Date : c1825
Period : George II- George III
Origin : Probably Scottish provincial
Decoration : Flush hinged on the ventral face. The labral side lifts to reveal two thirds of the compartment below
Size :  Height 3.4cm. base 7.2 x 4.4
Condition : The natural gloss on the shell has been lost with use
Restoration : None
Weight :  35 grams