SNUFF MULL

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The horn is dark in color, and tightly curled at the end which is split in several places. The silver cover is engraved with a border of sprays of thistles and there is a small shield on the front. In center of the cover is a cairngorm of variegated colors. The lid is hinged and has a plain band around the opening.

Object name:

SNUFF MULL

Made from:

Horn -- silver -- stone

Made in:

SCOTLAND

Date made:

ca. 1800

Size:

9.4 cm (3 11/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

36.58

Class:

HORN

Signature marks:

INSCRIPTION on shield: IP to JGW

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973