Decorative Arts & Design

February 26March 03, 2022
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LOT 15

Lot 15

Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, probably Scottish Provincial, c.1831

Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, probably Scottish Provincial, c.1831
Lot 15 Details
Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, probably Scottish Provincial, c.1831

engraved on the cover 'Donald Dewar / 1831'
width 3.3 in — 8.5 cm
maker's marks JR

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $180
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, probably Scottish Provincial, c.1831
  • Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, probably Scottish Provincial, c.1831
  • Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, probably Scottish Provincial, c.1831

CONDITION DETAILS

Repairs to the shell and apparent filling around the margin; minor dents to silver and very small loss at the edge; corrosion on the interior, partly obscuring two double-struck maker's marks and a possible third mark inside the cover

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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