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Cowrie Snuff

Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin : Most likely
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Antique 1820s British Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
H 1.19 in W 2.6 in D 2.25 in
Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver cowry shell snuff box Date : Hallmarked in Edinburgh for an uknown maker
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Antique 1820s Scottish Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

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19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Georgian cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin
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Antique 1830s Scottish Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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