SNUFF MULL

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The horn is short, dark and curled at the tip. The cork lined cover has a projection for the thumbpiece. The silver hinge is plain except on the cover where it is cut with a double C motif. A square silver plaque on the cover was never engraved.

Object name:

SNUFF MULL

Made from:

Horn -- silver -- cork

Made in:

SCOTLAND

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

7 cm (2 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

36.77

Class:

HORN

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973