A WHITE-METAL MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF FLASK
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A WHITE-METAL MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF FLASK

LATE 18TH CENTURY

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A WHITE-METAL MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF FLASK
LATE 18TH CENTURY
The rounded shell body with a foliate engraved strap enclosing a sliding door engraved with a tulip, the end with a spout
2 5/8in. (6.6cm.)
Together with a snuff box with brown mottled shell body and lid with silver mounts marked by the maker M.L. 19th Century, and another with 925 import marks, 20th century (3)
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