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SNUFF MULL

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

The simple straight horn has a silver ring near the hinge and below it is a heart shaped plaque engraved with the letter S. The cork lined cover is decorated with an engraved thistle between two thistle leaves.

Object name:
SNUFF MULL
Made from:
Horn -- silver -- cork
Made in:
SCOTLAND
Date made:
ca. 1700
Size:
10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
36.92
Class:
HORN
Signature marks:
MONOGRAM on front: letter S
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973