An unusual 19th century specimen wood snuff box, inscribed w...

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£240

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An unusual 19th century specimen wood snuff box, inscribed with the sheet music for Auld Lang syne verso, titled specimens to include Broom of Cowdenknows, Bush Aboon Traquair, Mauchline Palpit, Birk of Invernay, The Victory, Polwart Thorn, Planted by Queen Mary, Elderslie Yew, Trysting Tree, The Cutty Stool and Oak of Alloway Kirk, 8.5cm wide

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Some scratching and small areas of loss to the cover. Moderate wear and scratching to the corners and edges. Some splitting and loss to the hinge (see pictures for illustration). Small split to the cover (pictured). Very heavy wear to the interior. Cover is stiff to open, and does not close completely flush.

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Auction Date: 20th Oct 2021 at 9am

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Sale Dates:
Wed 20th Oct 2021 9am (Lots 1 to 649)