A GEORGE III SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX BY JOHN CONFUTE
A GEORGE III SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX BY JOHN CONFUTE(FL.1772-99,IC THRICE) PERTHThe plain cover engraved 'Vertue & Grace', 'This is a gift &c. Nov. 26. 1798', a crest and WR with an arm holding a book between, 7.5cm (32in) long, loadedCondition Report: General overall condition good with minor nicks and surface scratching commensurate with age and use, engraving crisp, hinge slightly loose, cover sits well. The cover interior with maker's mark only three times.Condition Report Disclaimer
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A GEORGE III SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL SILVER MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX BY JOHN CONFUTE(FL.1772-99,IC THRICE) PERTHThe plain cover engraved 'Vertue & Grace', 'This is a gift &c. Nov. 26. 1798', a crest and WR with an arm holding a book between, 7.5cm (32in) long, loadedCondition Report: General overall condition good with minor nicks and surface scratching commensurate with age and use, engraving crisp, hinge slightly loose, cover sits well. The cover interior with maker's mark only three times.Condition Report Disclaimer