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Shell And Sterling Silver Snuff Box Empire Period Early 19th Century Rare Oliva Porphyria

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"Shell And Sterling Silver Snuff Box Empire Period Early 19th Century Rare Oliva Porphyria"

very rare Oliva Porphyria shell snuff box and solid silver frame France Empire period very early 19th century trace of goldsmith's mark to identify shell from South America (Panama and Peru) with natural geometric decoration of multiple triangles silver frame nailed to decoration guilloche good condition except for the damaged hinge to be resoldered see photos rare item for collection approximately 10cm long and 4.5cm wide all questions welcome