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
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
Sold2023European Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff BoxEuropean Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, 18th / 19th Century. Unmarked, tests for silver. Weight Approx., 77.35 grams Measures Approx., 3.25 inches x 2.5 inches x 1.5 inches tall Domestic Shipping: $20See Sold Price
Sold2023IN Swedish Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, 1847IN Swedish Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, 1847. Unmarked, tests for silver. Weight Approx., 67.23 grams Measures Approx., 3.25 inches x 2.5 inches x 1.5 inches tall Domestic Shipping: $20See Sold Price
Sold2023Scottish Sterling Silver Cowry Shell Snuff Box, George III 1799Scottish sterling silver Cowry Shell snuff box, George III 1799. Monogrammed "JK 1799" to the gilt interior. Hallmarked PA to the interior rim. Weight Approx., 78 grams Measures Approx., 3.5 inches xSee Sold Price
Sold2023European Silver Cowry Shell Snuff Box, 19th CenturyEuropean Silver Cowry Shell Snuff Box, 19th Century. Unmarked, but tests fo silver. Weight Approx., 125 grams Measures Approx., 3.5 inches x 2.25 inches x 1.75 inches tall Domestic Shipping: $25See Sold Price
Sold2021Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box with Family3” by 2 1/4” by 1 1/4” deep. Monogramed.See 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
Sold2020Continental Silver Purple Cowry Shell Snuff Box, 19th CContinental silver purple Cowry Shell snuff box, 19th Century. Monogrammed "AL" to the underside. Unmarked silver marks. Weight Approx., 48 grams Measures Approx., 3.25 inches x 1.5 inches x 0.75 inchSee 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
Sold2020GUCCI STERLING COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOXA sterling silver rimed cowrie shell box. Marked Gucci 925. 3" long.See 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
Sold2023H & A Swedish Maristad Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, 1882H & A Swedish Maristad Gilt Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, 1882. The silver exterior with initials "LJB" to base. Gilt to the interior Swedish silver marks to inner lid. Weight Approx., 74.13 grams MeSee Sold Price
Sold2021William Pitts Silver Cowry Shell Snuff Box, George IIIWilliam Pitts London sterling silver Cowry Shell snuff box, George III 1807. Hand chased leaves to the silver underside. Gilt interior. William Pitts sterling silver hallmarks dated to 1807. Weight ApSee Sold Price
Sold2023English Sterling Silver Cowry Shell Snuff Box George III 1807English Sterling Silver Cowry Shell Snuff Box George III 1807. Gilt interior. English silver date marks for 1807, although no maker mark. Weight Approx., 48.45 grams Measures Approx., 2.75 inches x 2See Sold Price
Sold2022William Potter Silver Cowry Shell Snuff Box, George IIIWilliam Potter London sterling silver Cowry Shell snuff box, George III 1775. Monogrammed "BC" to the silver underside. Gilt interior. William Potter sterling silver hallmarks dated to 1775. Weight ApSee Sold Price
Sold2023European Silver Cowry Shell Snuff Box, 18th CenturyEuropean Silver Cowry Shell Snuff Box, Likely 18th Century. Inscribed "Isaac Abrams" to base. Unmarked, but tests for silver. Likely 18th Century and Possibly Scottish. Weight Approx., 68.31 grams MeaSee Sold Price
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
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
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
Sold2015A Georgian cowrie shell snuff box.A Georgian cowrie shell snuff box, the white metal mount with radiating engraving and hinged initialled cover. Length measuring 3 1/4 inches (8 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2024RARE 1841 Cowrie Shell Snuff BoxRare cowrie shell snuff box. Inscribed: From J.S. to Colin McAinsh Monzie 1841. Measures 3" x 1.5". Very interesting piece. Domestic shipping $16. USPS shipping cost only, no additional fees for in-hoSee Sold Price
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