25th Apr, 2023 10:30

Antique & Fine Art

 
  Lot 254
 

254

A Scottish novelty brass snuff box in the form of a book with tooled spine and slide action opening, engraved to either side with a crown and hammer, one side inscribed 'By hammer and hand all art doth stand. When you remember me', the other side inscribed 'Andrew Kerr hammerman, his box 1721' with initials 'AKHM', early 18th century, 7 cm. long

Sold for £600
Estimated at £100 - £150


 
A Scottish novelty brass snuff box in the form of a book with tooled spine and slide action opening, engraved to either side with a crown and hammer, one side inscribed 'By hammer and hand all art doth stand. When you remember me', the other side inscribed 'Andrew Kerr hammerman, his box 1721' with initials 'AKHM', early 18th century, 7 cm. long

Auction: Antique & Fine Art, 25th Apr, 2023

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