Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 and Day 2 - 30th October 2012

Lot 978

An 18th century Scottish silver mounted ivory and hardwood snuff mull

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £2000

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Description

An 18th century Scottish silver mounted ivory and hardwood snuff mull, unmarked, circa 1740, upright waisted form, decorated with alternating strips, the body with a later silver band, the hinged cover set with an oval silver plaque engraved with two shaking hands and initialled 'G.F'. height 5.3cm.