The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 577, July 7, 1827 By: Various
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 577, July 7, 1827 offers a diverse collection of articles, illustrations, and stories that are both entertaining and informative. The variety of content in this publication ensures that there is something for everyone to enjoy, whether you are interested in history, fiction, or poetry. One of the standout features of this volume is the beautiful illustrations that accompany many of the articles. The attention to detail and artistry on display in these images adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the reading experience. Additionally, the quality of the writing in this publication is consistently high, making it a pleasure to read from cover to cover. Overall, The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 577, July 7, 1827 is a well-crafted and wonderfully engaging publication that is sure to delight readers of all ages. Whether you are looking for a quick and entertaining read or a thought-provoking article, this volume has something for everyone. Highly recommended. First Page: THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION. VOL. XX, No. 577.] SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1832. [PRICE 2d. [Illustration: DOMESTIC ANTIQUITIES.] DOMESTIC ANTIQUITIES. The first of these archæological rarities is a pair of Snuffers, found in Dorsetshire sixty four years since, and engraved in Hutchins's history of that county. They were discovered, says the historian, "in the year 1768, in digging the foundation of a granary, at the foot of a hill adjoining to Corton mansion house (formerly the seat of the respectable family of the Mohuns), in the parish of St. Peter, Portisham. They are of brass, and weigh six ounces: the great difference between these and the modern utensils of the same nature and use is, that these are in shape like a heart fluted, and consequently terminate in a point. They consist of two equal lateral cavities, by the edges of which the snuff is cut off, and received into the cavities, from which it is not got out without particular application and trouble." "There are two circumstances attending this little utensil which seem to bespeak it of considerable age: the roughness of the workmanship, which is in all respects as crude and course as can be well imagined, and the awkwardness of the form." So little is known of the comparatively recent introduction of snuffers into this country, that the above illustration will be acceptable to the observer of domestic origins and antiquities... Continue reading book >>

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 577, July 7, 1827 By: Various

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 577, July 7, 1827 offers a diverse collection of articles, illustrations, and stories that are both entertaining and informative. The variety of content in this publication ensures that there is something for everyone to enjoy, whether you are interested in history, fiction, or poetry.

One of the standout features of this volume is the beautiful illustrations that accompany many of the articles. The attention to detail and artistry on display in these images adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the reading experience. Additionally, the quality of the writing in this publication is consistently high, making it a pleasure to read from cover to cover.

Overall, The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 577, July 7, 1827 is a well-crafted and wonderfully engaging publication that is sure to delight readers of all ages. Whether you are looking for a quick and entertaining read or a thought-provoking article, this volume has something for everyone. Highly recommended.

First Page:

THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.

VOL. XX, No. 577.] SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1832. [PRICE 2d.

[Illustration: DOMESTIC ANTIQUITIES.]

DOMESTIC ANTIQUITIES.

The first of these archæological rarities is a pair of Snuffers, found in Dorsetshire sixty four years since, and engraved in Hutchins's history of that county. They were discovered, says the historian, "in the year 1768, in digging the foundation of a granary, at the foot of a hill adjoining to Corton mansion house (formerly the seat of the respectable family of the Mohuns), in the parish of St. Peter, Portisham. They are of brass, and weigh six ounces: the great difference between these and the modern utensils of the same nature and use is, that these are in shape like a heart fluted, and consequently terminate in a point. They consist of two equal lateral cavities, by the edges of which the snuff is cut off, and received into the cavities, from which it is not got out without particular application and trouble."

"There are two circumstances attending this little utensil which seem to bespeak it of considerable age: the roughness of the workmanship, which is in all respects as crude and course as can be well imagined, and the awkwardness of the form."

So little is known of the comparatively recent introduction of snuffers into this country, that the above illustration will be acceptable to the observer of domestic origins and antiquities... Continue reading book >>

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