SNUFF MULL

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The horn is varicolored with the end sharply curled up. Around the neck on a silver band is an inscription. On the flat cover is a thistle with two leaves in silver and a round medallion engraved in script.

Object name:

SNUFF MULL

Made from:

Horn -- silver

Made in:

SCOTLAND

Date made:

1809

Size:

8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

36.90

Class:

HORN

Signature marks:

INSCRIPTION on band: J Adams to Wm Adams Esq 1809; on medallion: WA

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973