COWRY SHELL SNUFF BOX-E&D Kinsey, Cincinnati OH-1844-61

Rare coin silver cowry shell snuff box, Edward and David Kinsey, Cincinnati, Ohio (c.1844-1861), 3" long, 62-1/4" wide, cowry shell fitted with egg-shaped molded silver lip, pointed end enclosed and hinged to cover with narrow molded lip, plain cover without monogram or other decoration, marked "E & D. KINSEY" in rectangular punch on inside of cover.