An important James I silver shell-form spice or sugar box,
maker's mark TI star below, possibly Thomas Jemson, London 1620-21,
the cover realistically formed as a scallop shell with alternate plain and finely engraved bands, cover opening to reveal a twin compartment and applied to the front of cover is a small hinged shell-shaped clasp, plain sides and egg-and-dart borders throughout, raised on four cast shell feet, height 9cm, length 13.4cm, weight 9.23oz.