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https://www.decorativecollective.com/dealers/walpolesA cowrie shell snuffbox, a little earlier than usual, perhaps dating from circa 1780 and mounted in brass.
The fancy stamped end caps appear similar to that which was used by the Birmingham toy makers of this period. Furthermore, the whole shell has been used, one half from the underside cut away to form the hinged lid. (Rather than simply cut flat and mounted all in (usually) silver.
English circa 1780.
3 inches long