Large Snuff Box In A Cypraea Shell Or Porcelain, Solid Silver Vermeil Setting
Original and beautiful snuff box using a naturalia.
The snuff box is made from a shell commonly known as "porcelain" with a superb silver mount. It probably dates from the 19th century.
The snuff box opens with a hinge beneath the shell. The all-silver mount is thick and of very good quality.
A blank silver plaque is set at the top of the shell to accommodate an engraving.
The mount is not hallmarked but has been tested with a touchstone.
This snuff box is absolutely superb, large in size with a beautiful, high-quality mount. The shell is a cypraea tigris with a superb spotted pattern. It is a good size at 10 cm long.
10 cm long
6.9 cm wide
5.1 cm high
192.16 grams
Very good condition. Micro-scratches from use and traces of glue on the mount.
Hand delivery in Paris or insured Colissimo delivery.
France: €15
Europe: €20
Worldwide: €35
The snuff box is made from a shell commonly known as "porcelain" with a superb silver mount. It probably dates from the 19th century.
The snuff box opens with a hinge beneath the shell. The all-silver mount is thick and of very good quality.
A blank silver plaque is set at the top of the shell to accommodate an engraving.
The mount is not hallmarked but has been tested with a touchstone.
This snuff box is absolutely superb, large in size with a beautiful, high-quality mount. The shell is a cypraea tigris with a superb spotted pattern. It is a good size at 10 cm long.
10 cm long
6.9 cm wide
5.1 cm high
192.16 grams
Very good condition. Micro-scratches from use and traces of glue on the mount.
Hand delivery in Paris or insured Colissimo delivery.
France: €15
Europe: €20
Worldwide: €35
360 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Sterling silver
Length: 10 cm
Width: 6,9 cm
Height: 5,1 cm
Reference (ID): 1562761
Availability: In stock
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