Early Spoons, Silver and Collectors' Items - 26th January 2005

Lot 749

A George II snuff mull in the form of an oval tube with reeded borders

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £500

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Description

A George II snuff mull in the form of an oval tube with reeded borders , and an upper and lower frieze of rocaille chasing, the cover similarly chased, with a border of engraved pellets and a concealled hinge, the base initialled FI, maker's mark only, "HL?" unascribed, possibly Scottish 1750-60, 2.5in (6.2cm) high, 2oz.