SNUFF MULL

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The horn is short and tightly curled, probably from a sheep. The cover is in horn with a piece of cork inside to make it tight and has a silver mounting. The hinge is made in silver. It has a scalloped design and had the date inscribed on it. On the center of the cover is a small silver medallion engraved with the initials of the original owner AC S.

Object name:

SNUFF MULL

Made from:

Horn -- silver -- cork

Made in:

SCOTLAND

Date made:

1772

Size:

8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

36.65

Class:

HORN

Signature marks:

INSCRIPTION; DATE on hinge: 17 72; on cover: AC S

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973