Antique Treen & Metalware 19th Century Brass & Fruitwood Miser Snuff Box - English 1840-1860

A fine example of a mid 19th Century (1840-1860) English brass and fruitwood ''misers'' snuff box....so named, because you can determine how much snuff you give to your friend or colleague, by closing up the holes,.... one hole being open is a small pinch of snuff.... to two holes being open is a generous pinch of snuff....it is nicely engraved on the underneath with an elaborate geometric pattern....the snuff box is in very good working order and came from the Brian Hawtin collection. Payment can be made by Bank Transfer , all you will need are my Bank Details, which I will send you or off line by Credit / Debit card..... e-mail or telephone your card details (long card number, expiry date and three security digits on the reverse of the card) through to me and I will do the rest . Please quote the Internal Reference Number to identify the item you are enquiring about....thank you.