SNUFF MULL
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
The horn is tightly curled and short. The flat cover has a projection for the thumbpiece. The silver hinge around the rim is plain but on the cover becomes an elaborate thistle with two leaves cut out in the silver and with engraved details.
- Object name:
- SNUFF MULL
- Made from:
- Horn -- silver
- Made in:
- SCOTLAND
- Date made:
- ca. 1800
- Size:
- 7.9 cm (3 1/8 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 36.83
- Class:
- HORN
- Signature marks:
- LABEL inside: 573
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973