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Cape silver cowrie shell snuff box by John Townsend, Circa 1825.
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Cape silver cowrie shell snuff box by John Townsend, Circa 1825.

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R14,950.00
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Condition
Secondhand
Location
South Africa
Metal Type
Silver
Customer ratings:
Product code
TSJS81
Bob Shop ID
637523551

An extremely rare and superb cowrie shell silver snuff box by John Townsend. John and Thomas Townsend worked together as goldsmiths and jewellers in 1834 and 1825. His address from 1847 to 1841 was in Grahamstown in the Cape Colony. (The cowry shell has a fine crack at the back, which is quite common and to be expected of a fine piece this age).

Weight: 50 grams

Dimensions: 7cm - length

                      5cm - width

Age: Circa 1825

Condition: Very good

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Prompt service and delivery. Excellent packaging for this item. Many thanks
13 Mar 2025