Object Description
This fine Irish Provincial armorial cowrie shell snuff box was made in Cork C1770 by Carden Terry and measures almost 3 inches long by 2.25 inches at its widest and is approx 1 5/8 inches deep. It has a nicely patterned cowrie shell to the top with no damage and to the silver base there is a large coat of arms bearing the motto HAUD FACILE EMERGUNT. It is marked to the inside of the base with the makers mark only and is in excellent condition with no problems.