25th Apr, 2023 10:30

Antique & Fine Art

 
Lot 265
 

265

A Scottish treen 'blind man' table snuff box, the rectangular cover carved in high relief with a depiction of Robert Burns' Tam o' Shanter fleeing across the Brig o' Doon on his horse Meg to escape from a witch who is pulling Meg's tail, the sides further carved with recumbent dogs and sheep, with wooden hinge, mid-19th century, 16cm. wide

Sold for £680
Estimated at £250 - £350


 
A Scottish treen 'blind man' table snuff box, the rectangular cover carved in high relief with a depiction of Robert Burns' Tam o' Shanter fleeing across the Brig o' Doon on his horse Meg to escape from a witch who is pulling Meg's tail, the sides further carved with recumbent dogs and sheep, with wooden hinge, mid-19th century, 16cm. wide

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

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