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Good Victorian Scottish Snuff Mull
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Good Victorian Scottish Snuff Mull

19th century
Sold 16 February 2025 · Carse Antiques
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Description

Good clean Victorian Scottish horn and silver mounted snuff mull of pretty decent size. Good clean condition with no damage and a good hinge. The collar silver band in engraved "James Robertson, Corsturphine. 1860". Silver is not marked. Nice colours to the horn on this one.

SIZE; 4 1/2" by 2 1/2" diameter at the top

CIRCA; Dated 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Victorian Scottish Snuff Mull to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1090168
Dealers Internal Reference
10887
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Please note UK carriage prices quoted are for MAINLAND UK only and do not include Northern Ireland, Scottish islands etc. Postage costs quoted cover all areas.

Description
Good clean Victorian Scottish horn and silver mounted snuff mull of pretty decent size. Good clean condition with no damage and a good hinge. The collar silver band in engraved "James Robertson, Corsturphine. 1860". Silver is not marked. Nice colours to the horn on this one.

SIZE; 4 1/2" by 2 1/2" diameter at the top

CIRCA; Dated 1860

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Victorian Scottish Snuff Mull to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1090168
Dealers Internal Ref
10887
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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A curved dark brown animal horn snuff mull featuring a silver rim inscription against a plain light background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A curved dark brown animal horn snuff mull featuring a silver rim inscription against a plain light background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Good Victorian Scottish Snuff Mull

Archive II A curved dark brown animal horn snuff mull featuring a silver rim inscription against a plain light background. View II
Archive III A curved dark brown animal horn snuff mull featuring a silver rim inscription against a plain light background. View III
Archive IV A curved dark brown animal horn snuff mull featuring a silver rim inscription against a plain light background. View IV
Archive V A curved dark brown animal horn snuff mull featuring a silver rim inscription against a plain light background. View V
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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
Location
The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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Carse Antiques
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A curved dark brown animal horn snuff mull featuring a silver rim inscription against a plain light background.
Good Victorian Scottish Snuff Mull
Ref: SA1090168
A curved dark brown animal horn snuff mull featuring a silver rim inscription against a plain light background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSnuff Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialHorn, Silver
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCurved horn, Silver collar, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 11.5 cm (5 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A snuff mull is a traditional container used in Scotland for holding powdered tobacco, known as snuff. The word mull derives from the Scottish term for a rounded box or vessel, often crafted from animal horns.

Snuff mulls were typically crafted from ram or cow horns, often featuring silver mounts, shields, hinges, and occasionally inset semi-precious stones such as cairngorms or amethysts.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate hallmarks on the silver mounts, hand-carved horn structures with natural grain variations, and traditional construction methods such as tight-fitting hinged lids.

As a small cabinet of curiosities object, a snuff mull can be displayed on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece to add historical texture and organic form to a curated room design.

Horn objects should be kept away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and high humidity to prevent warping or cracking. Occasional gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth is recommended.
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