A silver- and parcel-gilt-mounted shell snuff box
Apparently unmarked, England, circa 1760
Of typical shell shape, the mounts reeded, the silver and parcel-gilt mount moulded and engraved with a scrolling foliate cartouche against stippled ground centered by an engraved crest
7.5cm. (3in.) wide
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