Antique Scottish Silver Mounted Rams Horn Snuff Mull Thistle Design

19th century

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Description

A very tactile Antique 19th Century Scottish Silver & Rams Horn SNUFF MULL, with applied Thistle decoration.

It bears a presentation inscription around the silver band - John Gray Mollinsburn .

The shield shaped plaque reads:-

‘To Mr John Gray

By the members of MIDEREX VOCAL CLUB

as a token of respect to

him as their leader’

1st June 1857

Mollinsburn is a small village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland.

It measures approximately 8.5 cm x 9cm x 5 cm.

In very good antique condition overall, the lid doesn’t entirely shut and there are a few visible surface splits, usual signs of wear all commensurate of age and use.

Physical Dimensions

Height

8.5cm (3.35")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1204853

Dealers Notes

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Description

A very tactile Antique 19th Century Scottish Silver & Rams Horn SNUFF MULL, with applied Thistle decoration.

It bears a presentation inscription around the silver band - John Gray Mollinsburn .

The shield shaped plaque reads:-

fig 1. Antique Scottish Silver Mounted Rams Horn Snuff Mull Thistle Design

‘To Mr John Gray

By the members of MIDEREX VOCAL CLUB

as a token of respect to

him as their leader’

1st June 1857

Mollinsburn is a small village in North Lanarkshire, Scotland.

It measures approximately 8.5 cm x 9cm x 5 cm.

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In very good antique condition overall, the lid doesn’t entirely shut and there are a few visible surface splits, usual signs of wear all commensurate of age and use.

Queens Antiques and Collectables