A VICTORIAN SILVER AND AGATE MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX BY ALFRED TAYLORBIRMINGHAM 1857The cover inset with a banded agate and engraved with scroll foliage, the mount interior gilt, 8.5cm (3 1/2in) long, loaded Condition Report General overall condition good with minor nicks and surface scratching, especially inside, commensurate with age and use, hinge tight, cover sits well. The cover interior with maker, duty and standard mark, the rim with date letter.