The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25th October 2016

Lot 573

λA mid-18th century Scottish silver-mounted tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl snuff mull

Estimate £3,000 - £4,000 | Hammer £2800

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Description

λA mid-18th century Scottish silver-mounted tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl snuff mull,

unmarked, circa 1750,

oval waisted form, with alternate inlaid panels, ivory lining, the hinged cover with a plain thumb-piece, height the base inscribed, 'J. Bruce', height 6.5cm.

Provenance: sold in these rooms, 8 October 2009, lot 8.