Lot 163
AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY BALUSTER SNUFF MULL
Scottish Works of Art & Whisky
Auction: 17 August 2022 at 11:00 BST
£328
Description
the lignum vitae body of traditional baluster form with applied silver band around shoulder, the band engraved with motto and dated 1728, with cork bung with leather lace pull
Dimensions
6.5cm high, 6.5cm wide
Footnote
Note: Although it may appear this mull is missing a lid, it is in fact the earliest style of these iconic Scottish baluster mulls. The original design had a loose bung made from cork (sometimes leather wrapped) to close the mull rather than a hinged lid. Indeed some early examples such as this can be seen having later hinge and lids added. Also, the fact this example is dated makes it scarce and unusual.