Sold2022A LATE 18TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFA LATE 18TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX, the hinged cover repoussé with a shell, scrolls, flowers and leaves, the mount bright-cut engraved and with shell-form motifs to eiSee Sold Price
Sold2021John Kiedder Scottish Cowry Shell Silver Mounted SnuffJohn Kiedder Scottish cowry shell silver mounted snuff box, 1785. Hand chased intricate armorial crest with a lion to the underside with an indistinguishable monogram. Hallmark to the interior, 18th CSee Sold Price
Sold2021Scottish cowry shell and silver snuff boxScottish cowry shell and silver mounted snuff box, unmarked, 18th C., original owner's name engraved on silver portion, 1 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 3 1/4"See Sold Price
Sold2021Scottish cowry shell and silver snuff boxScottish cowry shell and silver mounted snuff box, unmarked, 18th C., original owner's monogram with ribbon engraved on silver portion, 1 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 3 1/4"See Sold Price
Sold2024A group of three silver-mounted cowrie shell snuffboxes,A group of three silver-mounted cowrie shell snuffboxes, late 18th to early 19th century, the first engraved with the crest of the House of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle, 6.5cm long, the second engravedSee Sold Price
Sold2023A collection of Georgian silver mounted cowrie shell and hardstone boxes various makers and date...A collection of Georgian silver mounted cowrie shell and hardstone boxes various makers and dates Comprising: a cowrie shell snuff box, unmarked circa 1780, natural shell with hinged silver base; a lSee Sold Price
Sold2024A silver-mounted cowrie shell snuffbox,A silver-mounted cowrie shell snuffbox, 'I.L' maker's mark, late 18th century, the hinged cover later engraved 'W. Porter' above a Celtic cross and circle enclosed with an egg-and-dart border, 8.5cm lSee Sold Price
Sold2021Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box with Family3” by 2 1/4” by 1 1/4” deep. Monogramed.See Sold Price
Sold2022A SCOTTISH SILVER-MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX, LATE 18TH CENTURYA SCOTTISH SILVER-MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX, LATE 18TH CENTURY, unmarked, the polished cowrie shell mounted with reeded rim, the hinged cover with bright-cut engraved border and initials. 8cm widSee Sold Price
Sold2023SILVER MOUNTED COWRY SHELL & BOULLE SNUFF BOXBoulle inlaid with silver and gold thread. 1 1/4 x 3 x 2 1/2 inches Condition: Losses to inlay Temp No 3854See Sold Price
Sold2018Antique Cowry and Sea Shell ObjectsLate 19th century. Group of 4 objects to include; Spoon with claw handle and cowrie shell bowl with chased metal connector. Silver mounted Cowrie shell snuff box with abaloni base. Mussel shell and stSee Sold Price
Sold2023A George III sterling silver gilt mounted tiger cowrie shell, London 1809 by Thomas Phipps andA George III sterling silver gilt mounted tiger cowrie shell, London 1809 by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson The hinged mount engraved with a circular cartouche with initials MB in cursive script agSee Sold Price
Sold2018Group of 3 Cowrie Shell Silver Snuff BoxesLondon; 18th - 19th century. Group of 3 large silver mounted cowrie snuff boxes. Each with chased decoration. One dated 1799, another bears the mark of Wm. Pitts - c. 1857, last bearing the mark of WmSee Sold Price
Sold2024Four 19th C. Shell & Silver Snuff BoxesFour 19th C. shell and silver-mounted snuff boxes to include three cowrie shells and one mussel shell. One cowrie shell has Scottish "JF" hallmark stamp (possibly Jacob Feinmesser). Largest: 2-1/2in tSee Sold Price
Sold2022A lot of two small clocks including a silver mounted turtle shell carriage by William Comyns2 (Two) small clocks, the first by William Comyns, the turtle shell case with naturalistic cast sterling silver mounts, feet, bezel and handle, with Comyns mark, London hallmark, and date letter for tSee Sold Price
Sold202018th Century English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy18th century English silver mounted Tortoise shell dome top tea caddy. Ball feet. Silver line and medallion mounted. Missing escutcheon. Small losses and lifting of shell. Silver wire missing and loosSee Sold Price
Sold2022Silvered Hermit Crab Shell & 2 Tiger Cowrie ShellsPartially silvered hermit crab shell with coral stone at base and small silver loop at top (3.75"L x 1.5"W x 1"H); 2 tiger cowrie shells (3"L x 2.25"W x 1.75"H). Condition report: good condition, pleaSee Sold Price
Sold2021English Regency silver plate mounted casket formEnglish Regency silver plate mounted casket form tortoise shell tea caddy. 2 compartments with remnants of silver lining paper. Footed. Good condition with several small imperfections. 5 H x 7 W x 3.7See Sold Price
Sold2022Group of 4 Natural Sea ShellsGroup of four exotic natural shells, including a cowrie, a spiny conch, a helmet shell and a scallop shell mounted as a small box. [Largest: 4" H x 3 1/2" Diam.]. IN good condition.See Sold Price
Sold2022English Regency mother of pearl mounted tortoise shellEnglish Regency mother of pearl mounted tortoise shell tea caddy. Single compartment with silver lining paper remnants. Lobed body. Footed. Small imperfections. Cracks. Small area of fill on front corSee Sold Price
Sold2022Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted Sewing Box, 19th c., theTortoise Shell Silver Mounted Sewing Box, 19th c., the sloping lid over ogee sides, the interior with a purple silk lining, the interior of the lid fitted for sewing tools, H.- 2 3/4 in., W.- 8 1/4 inSee Sold Price
Sold2023French 18K Gold Cowrie Shell Mounted EarringsWith emerald accents. Illegible makers mark. 6.7 dwt gross weight. 1 1/4".See Sold Price
Sold2018Pair of Cowrie Shell Silver Footed SaltsPossibly English; 19th century. Pair large tiger cowrie shell master salts with silver mounts, each with three shell formed feet. Unmarked. 1 3/4" x 2 7/8" & 1 7/8"x 3". Standard shipping to the contiSee Sold Price
May 05Tremont AuctionsCollection of 13 antique silver mounted cowrie shell boxes. 1) Birmingham mark on inside rim and$1,200(1 bid)
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4 days LeftFreeman's | HindmanA Georgian silver-mounted mother-of-pearl snuff box and gold-mounted carved shell cameo brooch,$200
May 05Taylor & HarrisEuropean Silver Mounted Cut Glass Decanter circa 1900 Rounded Silver Stopper$300
![Group of 4 Natural Sea Shells: Group of four exotic natural shells, including a cowrie, a spiny conch, a helmet shell and a scallop shell mounted as a small box. [Largest: 4" H x 3 1/2" Diam.]. IN good condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/232387/121005324_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1642199457)
