Musical snuff box.
(opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
(Note: Each icon above opens in a new tab.)
InstrumentMusical box/Mechanical/Mechanical/Musical Instrument ; Musical box |
Instrument FamilyMechanical |
MakerF. Nicole |
Date MadeCirca 1830 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Steel comb of 68 teeth. Black lacquered box. Wound by key. Tortoiseshell false bottom to snuff compartment. Serial number: 2502. Stamped "F. NICOLE". Repair History: Mechanism broken, key missing. |
Measurementscylinder length 68. |
Provenancebelonged to James Hogg (`The Ettrick Shepherd'). ; Gift of Robert Gilkison, great-grandson of James Hogg. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Reid Collection |
Accession Number0535 |