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An 18th century Scottish provincial silver snuff box. Tain circa 1760, maker Hugh Ross (circa 1740-83) of oval form, the hinged lid with bright cut decoration, the top and base with reeded edge, weight 3.5oz 2.75in (7cm) wide 2.5in (6cm) high. * Tain is a coastal town situated 40 miles north of Inverness. Scottish provincial snuff boxes are quite scarce and Hugh Ross is one of the earliest recorded silversmiths from this town.
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An 18th century Scottish provincial silver snuff box. Tain circa 1760, maker Hugh Ross (circa 1740-83) of oval form, the hinged lid with bright cut decoration, the top and base with reeded edge, weight 3.5oz 2.75in (7cm) wide 2.5in (6cm) high. * Tain is a coastal town situated 40 miles north of Inverness. Scottish provincial snuff boxes are quite scarce and Hugh Ross is one of the earliest recorded silversmiths from this town.
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