Large Mid 19th Century Leopard Spotted Cowrie Shell & Brass Provincial Snuff Box For Sale

MID-19TH CENTURY SPOTTED COWRIE SHELL & BRASS SNUFF BOXI've collected small boxes of merit for over fifty years. Time for these antique gems to reach appreciative new hands.
This provincial (likely Scottish) snuff is a beauty of nature and metalworking. The tongue-shape brass lid has a steel rim and interior cover - opening on a stout hinge to a large compartment and skillfully finished flush brass mounts at shell ends. Kindly review descriptive information and study close-up images for condition details.
1.4" (3.5 cm) high, 2.55" (6.5 cm) long, 1.8" (4.6 cm) deep
65.8 grams
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