An antique brass-mounted cowrie shell snuffbox.
Ca.1890
Size: 3.5" long
Condition very good. Small crack,,, but stable.
Selling is an antique tobacco or snuff box!
* Very heavy - weighs approx. 14 ounces
* Approx. 4" wide x 1 1/2" x 1 3/4" tall
* Has 3 sections - all sections are in used condition; middle section has black sticky remnants (tobacco residue?);
did not attempt to clean
* Missing hinge
* Material is brass
* Very used condition - many dents, loss of brass, staining, green oxidation spot, etc. - refer to photos
* Comes from pet-friendly home
* No returns
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Not sure of provenance nor age.
I am selling 1 other similar item (metal containers) and can combine shipping if you win the bids. Please ask questions before bidding.
Thanks for looking!