Monograms

Irish sterling silver and Cowrie shell snuff box by John Egan of Dublin, maker′s mark only, the mark matching very nicely with known marks of this Irish Silversmith. The outside of the engraved,hidden hinged lid has an ornate, period script monogram: PHR. This especially desirable snuff box is 2 3/4" long, 2 1/4" wide, 1 1/2" tall and weighs 68 grams or 2.2 ozs. Troy. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering