Lot 481
An early 19th century silver mounted snuff mull
Auction: Day Two: 09 December 2020 | From 10:00
£425
Description
apparently unmarked, the hinged cover with large thistle hinge, and onset panel engraved with scissors crest and trailing foliage, the collar engraved; "I belong to the Incorporation of Tailors Wester Portsburgh" plain lower silver band, well coiled terminal
Dimensions
Height: 11cm, diameter: 65mm
Footnote
Easter Portsburgh, also known as Potterrow, was situated on the south-eastern outskirts of Edinburgh. It was one half of a burgh of barony, the other part of which Wester Portsburgh lay to the South West of the city. The size of the mull would indicate a communal or group use.