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SNUFF MULL

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

The dark horn has streaks of gray and is tightly curled at the end. The flat silver cover is engraved with the owner's coat of arms and a motto. The rim is channeled and the thumbpiece is plain.

Object name:
SNUFF MULL
Made from:
Horn -- silver
Made in:
SCOTLAND
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
7.6 cm (3 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
36.106
Class:
HORN
Signature marks:
INSCRIPTION; COAT OF ARMS on cover: DUM SPIRO SPERO; family crest for Hunter of Glencarse
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973