Jewellery, Scottish Snuff Mulls and Silver - 19th October 2006

Lot 1630

A Victorian oblong snuff box

Estimate £120 - £160 | Hammer £220

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Description

A Victorian oblong snuff box, with reeded concave sides, engraved decoration and the following inscription on the cover "Won by H. Newman, in a Pigeon Shooting Match, Jan 5th 1849", gilt interior, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1846, 2.7in (6.8cm), 1.5oz.