A provincial Irish snuff box
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An 18th century silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box
Possibly Irish provincial, maker's mark 'AR' in a rectangular punch
The shaped-oval mount with reeded border and scroll thumbpiece, gilded interior, length 8.5cm.
Sold for £237 inc. premium

Category: Decorative Arts / Silver

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