Antique 19th Century Mother Of Pearl Shell & White Metal Snuff Box (Code A686)

Description

An early 19th Century snuff box formed of two joined shell halves with the exteriors polished to reveal the mother of pearl.  There is a metal mount with a mother of pearl inset for the lid.  The lid is hinged and has a loop for an opening catch.  There are two further loops suggesting this item could have been suspended with chain.  

There are no marks to the mount and it would appear to be a silver plated example.

• Length : 8.2 cms
• Height :  4.8 cms
• Material:  Shell & White Metal
• Weight: 32.37 grams 

Condition:  Generally good for period with exterior having good lustre.  There is some minor wear and scratches and natural flaws as you would expect.  The mount appears to be glued which would suggest this has been refitted sometime in the past.   Hinge with some movement but stable.  Catch working fine.

Code: A686  JN21-5

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