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Snuffbox

second half 18th century
Object PlaceLondon, England
Medium/TechniqueSilver; cowry shell
DimensionsH. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.); W. 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.); D. 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in)
Credit LineGift of Sidney Brooks
Accession number80.507
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ClassificationsSilver
Collections
InscriptionsEngraved on the cover, CGS in monogram
ProvenanceGiven to Gilbert Stuart (1775-1828) by the Bishop of Ossory. 1880, gift of Sydney Brooks to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 15, 1880)