Jewellery, Scottish Snuff Mulls and Silver - 19 Oct 2006
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A George II Scottish 'upright' snuff box
A George II Scottish 'upright' snuff box, of shaped oval outline with chased reserves of shells and scrolls, the base inscribed "John Ferguson Tobacconist Montrose", gilt interior, maker's mark only 'I & R' (possibly altered from a Lothian & Robertson mark), 1750/1760, 2in (5cm) high, 2.75oz.