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.