Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 2 - 26th January 2022 - 26th January 2022

Lot 837

A 19th century Scottish carved 'blind man' snuff box

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £300

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Description

A 19th century Scottish carved 'blind man' snuff box,

carved in high relief throughout, the rectangular lid depicting Tam O'Shanter on his horse Bess, crossing a bridge, the horse's tail being held by a witch, the sides carved with dogs and recumbent rams, geometric borders, length 15.3cm.