Rare George III Scottish Silver Ladies Snuff Mull

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Rare George III Ladies Solid Silver Horn Snuff Mull c1810. Women of the upper classes were sampling snuff as early as 1715 when John Arbuckle (obviously not a snuff fan) wrote "with snuff the beauteous Celia hides her face, / And adds a foil to every obvious grace ".

Formed as a miniature curly horn snuff mull with thistle terminal and domed hinged cover with central set crystal and thistle borders, with applied registration diamond to body and hinged pin.

In pristine condition with no damage to either the horn silver or stones. A rare and interesting piece.

Comes in presentation box.
Certificate of authenticity available and Gift boxing service.

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DateEarly 19th Century : 1810 DimensionsMeasures approximately 6cm. ConditionEXCELLENT CONDITION Codeas446a178 Price SOLD £450.00 StatusSold SellerBlackwood Antiques Telephone07429 361 311Non UK callers :+44 7429 361 311 Emailblackwoodantiques@icloud.com

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