SNUFF MULL

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The end of the horn is carved in the shape of a dogs head. It hase white patches on the ears. The eyes are inlaid in white and the mouth is cut open. The rest of the horn is the neck of the dog. The cover has a silver hinge around it which is engraved with a name. It extends onto the cover with a thistle with two leaves.

Object name:

SNUFF MULL

Made from:

Horn -- silver

Made in:

SCOTLAND

Date made:

ca. 1820

Size:

9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

36.96

Class:

HORN

Signature marks:

INSCRIPTION on hinge: WM. GRAHAM

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973