Scottish Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823

Description

Heading : Sterling silver cowrie shell snuff box
Date : Hallmarked in Edinburgh for an uknown maker whose mark was registered (IR) in Edinburgh and was known only in 1823.
Period : George IV
Origin : Edinburgh. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Decoration : Silver mounted with parcel gilt interio and hinged cover.
Size : 7.6×6.4cm 4.5cm height
Condition : Excellent. hinge works well and shuts firmly. a few very minor pin pricks to silver.
Restoration : None
Weight :  71 grams