It is an earlier and rarer form compared to the more commonly found coquilla nut egg which is pierced and carved with concentric circles and is usually described as a pomander or a thimble holder. The two nuts that form each end of this egg, on the other hand, are hand carved with a naive design and unpierced. The snuff box possesses a nice colour and patina.
Dimensions: 6 cm length x 3.8 cm width
Condition: In good overall condition. Some of the thread is missing but enough has survived for the two halves to screw together and for it to display well.