SNUFF MULL

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The horn is dark and curled tightly on the end. The flat cover has a projection for the thumbpiece and is lined with cork. The hinge is brass and is plain except on the cover where it is cut in a double C design. On the cover is a silver shield.

Object name:

SNUFF MULL

Made from:

Horn -- silver -- brass -- cork

Made in:

SCOTLAND

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

7.9 cm (3 1/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

36.71

Class:

HORN

Signature marks:

INSCRIPTION on shield: JW in script

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973