Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 and Day 2 - 22nd January 2013

Lot 685

An 18th century Scottish silver snuff mull

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £900

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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.