Description
This gorgeous and tactile Georgian silver mounted desk shell snuff box dates circa 1790. Of oval form, the decorative carved shell with a reeded silver mount. The hinged cover a lovely snug fit. The underside with a carved narrow pedestal base allowing for the snuff box to sit upright.
Hallmarks:
Unmarked as was very often the case with small objects of vertu, but tests as sterling silver.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.6 inches.
Width: 7cm / 2.5 inches.
Depth: 3.5 cm / 1.2 inchES.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.
You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.
To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.
To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.
Internal Ref: DEC79
Dimensions
Height = 4 cm (2")
Width = 6.5 cm (3")
Depth = 3.5 cm (2")
UNUSUAL GEORGIAN SILVER MOUNTED SHELL SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1790
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
DEC79
Description
This gorgeous and tactile Georgian silver mounted desk shell snuff box dates circa 1790. Of oval form, the decorative carved shell with a reeded silver mount. The hinged cover a lovely snug fit. The underside with a carved narrow pedestal base allowing for the snuff box to sit upright.
Hallmarks:
Unmarked as was very often the case with small objects of vertu, but tests as sterling silver.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.6 inches.
Width: 7cm / 2.5 inches.
Depth: 3.5 cm / 1.2 inchES.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.
You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.
To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.
To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.
Internal Ref: DEC79
Dimensions
Height = 4 cm (2")
Width = 6.5 cm (3")
Depth = 3.5 cm (2")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.