Cowrie shell snuff box

Made:
1727-1760
Cowrie shell snuff box, truncated and fitted with brass mount Cowrie shell snuff box, truncated and fitted with brass mount Cowrie shell snuff box, truncated and fitted with brass mount Cowrie shell snuff box, truncated and fitted with brass mount

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Cowrie shell snuff box, truncated and fitted with brass mount
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Cowrie shell snuff box, truncated and fitted with brass mount
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Cowrie shell snuff box, truncated and fitted with brass mount
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Cowrie shell snuff box, truncated and fitted with brass mount
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Cowrie shell snuff box, truncated and fitted with brass mount, hinged lid replete with medallion of George II, made in England, 1727-1760

Details

Category:
Smoking
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A637582
Materials:
cowrie and lid and mount, brass
type:
snuff boxes
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)