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

Lot 985

An 18th century Scottish silver snuff mull

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500

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Description

An 18th century Scottish silver snuff mull, unmarked, circa 1750-60, upright waisted form, chased foliate scroll decoration, the hinged cover with a Rococo female figure, the front with a later crest and motto, scratch engraved to base 'The gift of Wm. Dowling Esq. to Geo. Thompson' height 5.3cm.