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A Very Smart Pocket Snuff Box
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Very Smart Pocket Snuff Box

19th century
Description

Avery smart pocket snuff box cleverly modelled from a mussel shell and nicely encased in copper a very tactile object.There is a £12 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Antique Shell Snuff Box to the 1880s.

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Description
Avery smart pocket snuff box cleverly modelled from a mussel shell and nicely encased in copper a very tactile object.There is a £12 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Antique Shell Snuff Box to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1008900
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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An antique mussel shell pocket snuff box with polished dark purple and brown concentric growth lines framed by a copper metal rim.
A very smart pocket snuff box
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An antique mussel shell pocket snuff box with polished dark purple and brown concentric growth lines framed by a copper metal rim.
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Pocket snuff boxes fashioned from natural shells gained widespread use during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as compact personal containers for finely ground tobacco. Metalsmiths fitted shells, such as mussel or cowrie, with tailored metal rims and hinges to create functional everyday items.

These small containers combined natural organic materials, primarily sea shells, horn, or tortoiseshell, with metal mountings. The rims and hinges were typically constructed from sterling silver, brass, copper, or pinchbeck.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut metal mounts customized to the asymmetrical lines of the natural shell, often secured with flush pin hinges. Signs of historical manufacture include hand-soldered joins, minor interior tarnishing, and natural age wear on the base.

These compact decorative pieces work well displayed within a cabinet of curiosities, set atop a stack of books on a desk, or placed inside a shallow brass tray on a coffee table. Their distinct organic shapes add depth and historical interest to desktop arrangements.

Keep the item in a stable indoor environment away from direct heat sources to prevent the organic shell from drying or cracking. Clean gently using a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical polishes or water immersion that could damage the shell or alter the metal patina.
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