Furniture & Works of Art - 7th January 2014
Lot 96
A Scandinavian burr maple snuff flask
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £150
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Description
A Scandinavian burr maple snuff flask, dated 1675, with engraved brass mounts and central bosses, one side inscribed '1675', the top with a threaded funnel, the base stopper missing, 3in (7.6cm) diameter.
See Pinto, Treen and other Wooden Bygones, plate 369 for similar examples.