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ANTIQUE #SA1179778

An Antique Snuff Rasp

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Opus Antiques

An 18th century snuff rasp beautifully carved on the front with birds, lion and inscription.. On the back is a rasp/grater which has been replaced, and a hinged covered compartment to the base. The rolls of snuff would be grated and the snuff would be collected in the compartment.
 
Snuff rasps were used before powdered snuff was readily available. The rasp would be used to grate a piece of compressed cured tobacco.
 
A good example of a beautifully carved snuff rasp.
 
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1179778
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Antique SA1179778 shown on this page was made in the 18th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
←C18th
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Antique Treen, boxes & decorative Georgian Items
Devon
United Kingdom
Tel: 07941 285 532
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD