Silver and Coins - 29th October 2008

Lot 1166

A rare George III Scottish provincial 'upright' snuff mull

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £600

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Description

A rare George III Scottish provincial 'upright' snuff mull, oval cylindrical, the cover inscribed 'The Gift of Capt Geo: Sutherland to his mother 1795', makers mark only, 'ID', struck four times, probably by J. Douglas, Dundee c.1795, 2.75in (7cm) high, 2.5oz.