A Scottish late 18th/early 19th century silver mounted horn snuff mull, the lid with applied thistle emblem, crest and motto "E'en Do and Spare Not", inscribed around the band "He that won't help a friend at a pinch is not worth a snuff", unmarked. | Christie's

Sale 8296

Silver and Plated Wares

London, South Kensington

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23 February 1999

Browse Sale

Lot 8

A Scottish late 18th/early 19th century silver mounted horn snuff mull, the lid with applied thistle emblem, crest and motto ''E'en Do and Spare Not'', inscribed around the band ''He that won't help a friend at a pinch is not worth a snuff'', unmarked.

Price realised

GBP 345

Estimate

GBP 300 - GBP 350

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A Scottish late 18th/early 19th century silver mounted horn snuff mull, the lid with applied thistle emblem, crest and motto "E'en Do and Spare Not", inscribed around the band "He that won't help a friend at a pinch is not worth a snuff", unmarked.
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