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A Regency pressed horn snuff box commemorating Robert Burns
the cover with inscription THE POETIC GENIUS OF MY COUNTRY FOUND ME AT THE PLOUGH & THREW HER INSPIRING MANTLE OVER ME, the central bust of Burns shown being shrouded by the robes of a classically draped maiden, the underside with a trophy motif -- 3¼in. (8.3cm) diam
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the cover with inscription THE POETIC GENIUS OF MY COUNTRY FOUND ME AT THE PLOUGH & THREW HER INSPIRING MANTLE OVER ME, the central bust of Burns shown being shrouded by the robes of a classically draped maiden, the underside with a trophy motif -- 3¼in. (8.3cm) diam
See colour illustration