It was listed by Mark Seabrook Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
...it is also carved on the sides with a "longhorn" cow and dogs...it is known as a blind mans snuff box, as there was a gentleman who had a workshop in Ayrshire , who produced boxes like this in the late 1800's......the snuff box is in excellent condition with a very good patination.
Scottish. C1860-80.
Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.
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Antique Treen 19thc Sycamore Table Snuff Box Carved with Tam O' Shanter. Scottish C1860-80.
