SNUFF MULL

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The horn is black and is tightly curled at the end. The cover is made in horn and has an engraved plaque on top which represents a thistle plant near the hinge. On the front is a small silver shield which is blank. Around the rim is a silver band which is inscribed.

Object name:

SNUFF MULL

Made from:

Horn -- silver

Made in:

SCOTLAND

Date made:

1809-1810

Size:

6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

36.89

Class:

HORN

Signature marks:

INSCRIPTION rim of hinge: TO J WHITTET FROM RP SCRIMCEOUR BALBOUGHTY

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973