EUROPE, second half of the 18th century Snuffbox composed of two pieces of Olivia porphiria shell, joined by a molded silver (min. 800) setting. Hinged lid. No hallmark. Exempt from hallmarking as the piece predates 1838 (Art. 524bis of the CGI, paragraph a). Gross weight: 77 g. - Length: 7.8 cm. Signs of wear; small chips on the lateral spiral of the shell; minor damage to the setting. This type of snuffbox, featuring this shell with a silver setting, is attributed to several production centers: - Principality of Liège, Maastricht. - Paris. - England.