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A CONTINENTAL GOLD-MOUNTED SHELL CAMEO SNUFF-BOX POSSIBLY ITALIAN, CIRCA 1725-30Christie'sPreview OnlyFeb 13, 2026
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SoldRARE 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
SoldA GEORGE III SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOXA GEORGE III SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX by Robert Keay, Perth, c.1800, with a flush-hinged cover, engraved with a monogram. 8.5cm longSee Sold Price
SoldPERTH – A SCARCE SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX JOHN SCOTTPERTH – A SCARCE SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX JOHN SCOTT marked Thistle and Pot of Lilies (in same punch), JS, Thistle and Pot of Lilies (in same punch), the polished cowrie shellSee Sold Price
SoldA 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
SoldA SILVER MOUNTED GEORGIAN COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1800A SILVER MOUNTED GEORGIAN COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1800. Unmarked H: 4cm, W: 7.5cm, Weight: 67gSee Sold Price
SoldSilver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box with Family3” by 2 1/4” by 1 1/4” deep. Monogramed.See Sold Price
SoldEuropean 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
SoldIN 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
SoldA 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
SoldH & 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
SoldAN 18TH CENTURY SILVER-MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOXAN 18TH CENTURY SILVER-MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX unmarked, the mount engraved with scrolling foliage and a W. 8cm longSee Sold Price
Sold18th/19th Century English Silver and Cowrie Shell Snuff Box18th/19th Century English Silver and Cowrie Shell Snuff Box. Hinged snuff box with silver compartment and cowry shell cover. Marked on base Add''Langhorne Newcastle. Monogrammed. Cowrie shellSee Sold Price
SoldGUCCI STERLING COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOXA sterling silver rimed cowrie shell box. Marked Gucci 925. 3" long.See Sold Price
SoldA 19TH CENTURY BRASS-MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX, the polished shell mounted with a scallop edge,A 19TH CENTURY BRASS-MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX, the polished shell mounted with a scallop edge, with a plain hinged cover. 4.5cm by 9cm by 7.5cmSee Sold Price
SoldScottish 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
SoldTwo Silver and Cowrie Shell Snuff Boxes,Two Silver and Cowrie Shell Snuff Boxes, one, London, late 18th/early 19th century, Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson, makers, the hinged lid with chased armorial with the motto 'A Gair Duw Yn Ucha,' tSee Sold Price
SoldWilliam 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
SoldEnglish 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
SoldWilliam 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
SoldEuropean 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
SoldEuropean 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
SoldContinental 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
SoldA 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
