Lot 0376

SILVER MOUNTED COWRY SNUFF BOX w/ ARTICULATED FISH

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Portrait miniature on cover of cowry shell snuff box. Silver articulated fish snuff box has red stone eyes. Fish 4 1/4" long

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SILVER MOUNTED COWRY SNUFF BOX w/ ARTICULATED FISH

Name: SILVER MOUNTED COWRY SNUFF BOX w/ ARTICULATED FISH
SKU: 175182410
Price: 75 USD
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SILVER MOUNTED COWRY SNUFF BOX w/ ARTICULATED FISH

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