Scottish ram's horn snuff mull, 19th century
Scottish ram's horn snuff mull, 19th century
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Description
Scottish ram's horn snuff mull, 19th century, the hinged silver metal lid inset with a cairngorm.
Dimensions:
Height: 8.5cm. (3 5/16 in.)
Condition:
Good
Notes:
Snuff mulls can date back to the 17th century; the name may have been derived from 'snuff mill'. Cairngorm stone is a brown or yellow quartz found among the Cairngorm Mountains.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Horn with silver plate and cairngorm |
| Origin | British |
| Period | 19th Century |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Dimensions | Height: 8.5cm. (3 5/16 in.) |
Product REF: W411
