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Collection (6) Georgian style shell snuff boxes

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Collection (6) Georgian style shell snuff boxes

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Description

Collection (6) Georgian style shell snuff boxes, 19th/20th c., English, each with silver or silvered metal hinged mounts, some engraved with signatures or monograms, 2"h x 3.25"w (largest), 1"h x 2.25"w (smallest)

Provenance: Property removed from 760 Park Ave, New York

Condition

Good/Fair, some with silver finish loss, largest shell with fine cracks **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Collection (6) Georgian style shell snuff boxes

Name: Collection (6) Georgian style shell snuff boxes
SKU: 93739410
Price: 900 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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Starting Price $150

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