A silver and carnelian mounted ram's horn snuff mull
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A silver and carnelian mounted ram's horn snuff mull

PRESUMABLY SCOTTISH, CIRCA 1800, APPARENTLY UNMARKED

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A silver and carnelian mounted ram's horn snuff mull
Presumably Scottish, circa 1800, apparently unmarked
The curved horn mounted with silver reeded collar forming an oblong compartment for snuff, fitted with hinged cover with serpentine thumbpiece, and set with an oval carnelian, the horn further applied with a silver figure of St Andrew with cross, and with silver tip
7in. (17.5cm.) wide
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis
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