Lot #9 - 18th century figured snuff box
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:Quarterly Collectors Auction Series
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Sale Date:04 Dec 2013 ~ 2.30pm
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Lot #:9
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Lot Description:18th century figured snuff box
with note “Snuff box of oak from the wreck of the Royal George, made by an Artilleryman. The figures represent Burns’ Tam O’Shanter & Souter Johnny. In 1782 while undergoing repairs at Portsmouth the Royal George went down & 900 lives were lost” -
Estimate:A$600 - 800
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Realised Price:
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Category:Precious Objects
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.